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Youth Care Counselor

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Volunteers of America - Greater New York
1 day ago
Union, New JerseyFull TimeCounselorinNot on LinkedIn
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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. as a Youth Care Counselor – Synergy II in Union, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach targeted skills to residents and counsel residents in skill and goal development.
  • Role model appropriate social behavior, teaching interactions and corrective feedback.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, co-workers, family members, neighbors, and community resources.
  • Counsel towards resource development and use of behavioral therapeutic intervention towards goal attainment.

Requirements

  • The availability to work a changeable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Youth Care Counselor Principal Responsibilities: Teach targeted skills to residents and counsel residents in skill and goal development.
  • Role model appropriate social behavior, teaching interactions and corrective feedback.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. in Union, New Jersey.

Key Skills

CounselingSkill DevelopmentBehavioral Therapeutic InterventionCase ManagementCrisis InterventionStaff SupervisionSocial Behavior ModelingRecreational PlanningResident CareGoal Setting
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Youth Care Counselor position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Youth Services — Physician Career Context

This Youth Services position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Union, New Jersey.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Skill Development, Behavioral Therapeutic Intervention, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Staff Supervision, Social Behavior Modeling, Recreational Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Youth Services role.

Core responsibilities: The Youth Care Counselor implements targeted skills training and individual service plans to help residents develop goals and social behaviors. They are also responsible for supervising staff and providing total care for residents in the absence of guardians.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

yesterday

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