Youth Development Counselor (Per Diem)

Company: Little Flower Children and Family Services of New
Location: South Richmond Hill
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description If you have a passion for helping those who are underserved, St. John's is a place where you can truly make a difference in the lives of some of the city's most vulnerable. You are the next YDC! St. John's seeks to fill both full-time and per-diem YDC positions across all agency programs. This includes our Richmond Hill, RTC & NSP programs in the borough of Queens as well as Staten Island and Brooklyn, NY. Education: Minimum of a HS diploma or equivalent required w/ prior experience working with youth, preferably in child welfare; Some college preferred. *The position also requires a valid NYS driver's license in good standing Please indicate if seeking full-time or per-diem work & preferred location preference when submitting your resume. Overview of Responsibilities: The Youth Development Counselor (YDC) is the foundation of the agency and provides the oversight, supervision and guidance to the resident youth assigned. Serves as a role model, liaison and mentor while providing daily guidance. The YDC also works in collaboration with social service staff and external service providers to ensure compliance with recommendations/ court orders, as well as ACS/OCFS standards and guidelines. Per-diem status affords flexibility of scheduling and the opportunity to experience for OTJ training to determine if this might be the perfect career path for you. About St. John's Residence for Boys: St. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. We are located in Rockaway Park, Queens, with two physical work sites dedicated to the oversight, supervision and care of our resident youth. Our agency operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.

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