Youth Counselor Summer Position

Wittenberg, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Youth Counselor (Summer Only) Change a Life This Summer!

Homme Youth & Family Programs Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI
Location: Wittenberg WI
Pay: $18.50/hr (MonFri) $20.50/hr (Weekends)
Schedule: Fullâtime Summer Only 8 AM10 PM Every other weekend required
Housing: Subsidized onâsite dorm housing available

Do More Than a JobChange a Life

At Homme Youth and Family Programs we provide traumaâinformed care and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing severe trauma behavioral challenges and delinquency. Our mission: help young people recover grow and thrive independently.

Were looking for compassionate patient emotionally strong individuals who want to make a real difference. If you believe in structure boundaries empathy and seeing the world through a childs perspectiveyou belong here.

Youth Counselor What Youll Do

As a Youth Counselor youll work directly with residents (primarily males ages 1015) helping create a safe therapeutic and structured environment. Youll be a role model support system advocate and trusted adult who helps guide youth toward healing and positive change.

Responsibilities include:

Maintain sight-and-sound supervision at all times
Support daily routines structured activities and therapeutic programming
Monitor hygiene living areas and safety (including contraband checks)
Document daily observations behaviors and incident reports
Transport youth to appointments school and activities
Assist or supervise during meals
Update parents social workers therapists and other professionals
Respond appropriately during crisis situations including verbal/physical aggression

Why Youll Love Working Here

As part of Lutheran Social Services youll receive exceptional training benefits and support:

Benefits

Medical dental and vision insurance
Health & dependent care FSA
Paid time off (vacation sick)
Ten paid holidays
Subsidized dormâstyle housing on campus
Mileage reimbursement
Paid training in traumaâinformed care and evidenceâbased practices
403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Service awards & recognition

What Were Looking For

Required:

20 years old
High school diploma or GED
Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle
Ability to complete Mandt & CPI training within 90 days
Ability to stand/walk for long periods and manage moderate physical demands

Preferred:

Bachelors degree in Human Services (Social Work Psychology Sociology Criminal Justice etc.)
1 year of experience in human services residential care or working with atârisk youth
Experience in crisis management Mandt or CPI

Work Environment

Youll work in a community-like setting and may be exposed to:

Outdoor weather conditions
Moderate noise levels
Situations requiring crisis response and behavioral intervention

Travel up to 25% may be required including occasional overnights.

Make This Summer Count

If youve ever wanted a role where your presence truly mattersthis is it. Join us and help change the trajectory of a young persons life.

Apply today!
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Youth Counselor (Summer Only) Change a Life This Summer!Homme Youth & Family Programs Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MILocation: Wittenberg WIPay: $18.50/hr (MonFri) $20.50/hr (Weekends)Schedule: Fullâtime Summer Only 8 AM10 PM Every other weekend requiredHousing: Subsidized onâsite dor...