Youth Counselor

Join the team at the Washington County Youth Treatment Center, a residential program serving children and youth due to delinquent or corrections situations, child protection situations, and/or emotional or behavioral disorder situations, as a Youth Counselor.   This is an entry level, nonclinical opportunitiy and require hours every other weekend.

The program has three components: residential treatment placement, aftercare programing, and shelter and/or respite care.  Services provided to children and their families are based on the specific need of that child.  All youth placements at the center are expected to follow a behavior-modification system that helps create the ideal environment.

Youth Counselors maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for youth clients. Perform care and treatment in a safe 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
• Monitors access to bathroom/shower to ensure personal hygiene of clients
• Maintaining sight and sound supervision at all times, transports and escorts clients between facilities, meetings, appointments, and/or other activities
• Organizes and distributes clothing, bedding, toilet articles, and other supplies
• Ensures clients and their living space are organized, safe and free of contraband
• Prepare meals and/or supervise clients during meal preparation, eating, and clean up
• Within established guidelines, provides information to and interacts with parents, referring workers, therapists, and other professionals concerning the status of clients

PERKS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (at 30 hrs/wk)
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care (at 30 hrs/wk)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (at 20 hrs/wk)
• 9 Paid Holidays (at 30 hrs/wk)
• 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.

We want you! Apply today to join our team.

EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY

There are multiple full and part-time opportunities available on first, second or third shift.

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