Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region·City of Albany, New York
The counselor is responsible for providing appropriate care, supervision, and guidance to children in the ASCARE program. They must maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing environment while acting as a positive role model for participants and their families.
Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region is one of the area's leading social services organizations with a mission to promote healthy families, improving communities and providing education and employment, as a means to change generations.
Founded in 1912 as a settlement house, Trinity is dedicated to the well-being and success of the Capital Region and of all our employees.
By joining Trinity, you'll be joining one of the most respected organizations in the Capital Region and making a difference in people's lives every day.
Trinity is currently hiring a part-time After School Counselor, within our ASCARE (After School Care) Program.
Responsible for ensuring appropriate care, supervision, and guidance to the children in the childcare program.
Staff members help provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
Staff members act as positive role models and help establish positive relationships with participants and their families.
What will you be doing as a After School Counselor?
Responsible for ensuring appropriate care, supervision, and guidance to the children in the childcare program.
Staff members help provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
Staff members act as positive role models and help establish positive relationships with participants and their families.
What are your skills and experience?
School-Age Child Care Credential or other office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period and one year experience working with children less than 13 years of age.
Applicants must have a valid New York State driver's license & able to transport children.
Must be able to go up and down stairs, have basic computer skills. and must pass criminal background check and medical clearance.
Must be able to participate in required training and staff development, must be reliable, consistent, and punctual.
Associates degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field. or High School diploma or its equivalent and Two years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
Salary - $19.68 In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy many benefits, including 14 paid holidays, access to health insurance at the start of your first full month of employment and you'll immediately start accruing sick days the moment your employment begins.
We are devoted to you and all our employees.
You'll have the chance for professional training and advancement within our company.
Candidates need a School-Age Child Care Credential or an Associate's degree in a related field, or a high school diploma with two years of experience. A valid New York State driver's license, ability to pass a background check, and medical clearance are required.
Market context
In New York, after-school counselor roles are often tied to school-year and community program staffing needs, so openings can be steady where child care and enrichment programs are expanding. Competition is shaped by credentialing, background clearance, and availability for afternoons; candidates with a School-Age Child Care Credential, related degree, or relevant experience may stand out. Review the driver’s license, medical clearance, and experience requirements closely, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.