Youth Counselor - COMPASS Program Bronx
Company: Westhab, Inc.
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB TITLE: Counselor, COMPASS
Program in the Bronx DEPARTMENT: Youth Services REPORTS TO: Program
Director HOURS: Monday - Friday (2:00pm -6:00pm) SALARY: $17 PER
HOUR SUMMARY: The Counselor delivers a range of academic,
enrichment, recreational, and leadership development programming to
participating youth through a Positive Youth Development context
that fosters growth and learning, maximizes safety, and instills
hope and motivation. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required. DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the wellbeing of a group of
participating youth throughout program hours. Ensures the safety of
all participants throughout program implementation. Provides
academic instruction that supports the school day curriculum of
participating youth through curricula focusing on literacy and STEM
Leads a range of enrichment, recreation, and leadership development
programs designed to increase self-esteem and teach important life
skills. Attends weekly team meetings, training sessions by DYCD and
others, parent meetings, and other assigned meetings to market the
program and report on outcomes. Respond to emergency situations i.e
fire drills, evacuation, shelter in place, lock downs, etc. Escort
children to various activities in the building and in the community
if necessary Facilities maintenance i.e disinfect room, equipment,
light cleaning etc. Distribution of snacks and program supplies,
i.e work books, technology, art supplies Other duties assigned as
needed EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School
Diploma/GED and at least two years of expertise in direct
afterschool program delivery required. College diploma preferred.
High energy, dynamic personality and genuine passion for youth
needed. Ability to lift push or pull 50 lbs as needed and ability
to climb stairs. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is
a prominent community development organization, providing housing
and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable
members of our community each year. We are staffed by an
extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully
committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives.
Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are
high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have
the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a
results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact.
If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be
because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that
come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions
to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing
training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with
all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to
keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards. Powered
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