Youth Counselor - Summer Position
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Overview
Job Description
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 (Mon-Fri) $20.50/hr (Weekends)
Schedule: Full‑time, Summer Only
Housing: Subsidized, on‑site dorm housing available
Do More Than a Job-Change a Life
At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide trauma‑informed care and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing severe trauma, behavioral challenges, and delinquency. Our mission: help young people recover, grow, and thrive independently.
We're 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 child's perspective-you belong here.
Youth Counselor - What You'll Do
As a Youth Counselor, you'll work directly with residents (primarily males ages 10-15), helping create a safe, therapeutic and structured environment. You'll 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 You'll Love Working Here
As part of Lutheran Social Services, you'll receive exceptional training, benefits, and support:
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health & dependent care FSA
- Paid time off (vacation+ sick)
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 20+ years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's 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:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.)
- 1+ year of experience in human services, residential care, or working with at‑risk youth
- Experience in crisis management, Mandt, or CPI
Work Environment
You'll 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 you've ever wanted a role where your presence truly matters-this is it. Join us and help change the trajectory of a young person's life.
Apply today!
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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