NSD Counselor (4394)
Listed compensation
$20-$21.08/hr
The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Bath, NY 14810
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.08 Hourly
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Evening
Join Our Mission The Non-Secure Detention Counselor plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive development of at-risk youth in a short-term residential detention facility.
Responsible for supervising the daily activities of youth, the counselor provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. The facility houses residents for short-term stays, during which staff ensure that all youth adhere to program schedules, maintain proper behavior, and participate in daily activities.
In this dynamic environment, the counselor will work collaboratively with leadership to address any concerns and support the facility’s mission to foster a safe and supportive space for youth during their stay. Job
Responsibilities
Account for welfare and well-being of youth at all times. Model appropriate behavior standards for youths. Must maintain visual sight of youth in program. Counsel youth on individual and group basis to assist with adjustment/transition to program. Ensure youth follow and participate in program schedules.
Communicate any concerns with youth are brought to the attention of program leadership. Assist with daily meal preparation. Assist with security and safety of youth and facility.
Adheres to agency policies and procedures; follows and supports agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives. Job
Requirements
Minimum of High School/GED required. 1 year + experience working with youth and families required; Associates Degree can be substituted for the 1-year experience. (Human Services for related field) Experience working with at risk youth in detention/residential facility preferred.
Successful completion of on-the-job training for Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR certification following on-the-job training. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to call hours.
Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner. Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.
Schedule Available
Wednesday to Saturday 8AM to 6PM Overnight Sunday to Wednesday 10PM to 8AM Wednesday to Saturday 12PM to 10PM Sunday to Wednesday 12PM to 10PM Equal Opportunity Employer Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Qualifications
Job
Requirements
Minimum of High School/GED required. 1 year + experience working with youth and families required; Associates Degree can be substituted for the 1-year experience. (Human Services for related field) Experience working with at risk youth in detention/residential facility preferred.
Successful completion of on-the-job training for Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR certification following on-the-job training. Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to call hours.
Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner. Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #NSDTFY
Key Responsibilities
The Non-Secure Detention Counselor ensures the safety and positive development of at-risk youth in a short-term residential detention facility by supervising daily activities and maintaining a structured environment. Responsibilities include counseling youth, ensuring adherence to program schedules, assisting with meals, and supporting facility security.
Requirements
A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required, along with at least one year of experience working with youth and families, though an Associate's Degree in a Human Services field can substitute for experience. Candidates must successfully complete on-the-job training for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and First Aid/CPR certification, and possess a valid Driver's License.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In New York, the Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$70k (30 salary observations; 99 listings), vs ~$66k nationally (305 salary observations; 1,168 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $42k–$44k | Counseling median $61k (middle half $53k–$76k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $70k median in New York | $66k nationally (+6%)30 state / 305 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$40k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in New York | 37 active | 504 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 30% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counseling pay trend | +18.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NSD Counselor (4394) at Together for Youth a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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