Youth Counselor Summer Position
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Job Location:
Wittenberg, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
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).
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan provides a wide range of social services to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
