Youth Counselor

If you have a desire to help teens and young adults change their lives, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for!   Join the team at Homme youth and Family Programs, a therapeutic residential youth treatment facility for at risk youth many of which have a long history of trauma and delinquency, as a Youth Counselor. We strive to help create a safe and therapeutic environment to help foster positive growth. Interested candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, and integrity. 

Under supervision, Youth Counselors maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for youth clients; perform care and treatment in a case setting; counsel at-risk youths and guide them towards reaching healthy goals and lifestyles. 

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

• Interacts with clients on an individual or group basis providing guidance, positive role modeling, and a positive supportive influence
• Maintaining sight and sound supervision at all times, provides oversight and care for clients in residential settings and in the community within established policies and procedures
• Records observations relating to actions and behavior of clients and maintains records and reports as required; daily documentation, i.e. weeklies, logs
• Maintaining sight and sound supervision at all times, transports and escorts clients between facilities, meetings, appointments, and/or other activities
• Ensures clients and their living space are organized, safe and free of contraband

PERKS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services., which includes Social Work, Psychology or Sociology, Law Enforcement or a closely related field preferred.   A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the field of Human Services is preferred. 

• Working knowledge and understanding of child development
• Possess emotional integrity to work with challenging at-risk youth and families
• Have the ability to use patience, self-control and flexibility when required; have the ability to accept and follow through with direction; and possess the ability to recognize boundaries.

Must have a valid Driver’s License and car – Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.

Discover what makes Lutheran Social Services a great place that helps improve the quality of peoples’ lives – one grace-filled life at a time.

Multiple opportunities available.