Youth Counselor
$21+ / hour
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Overview
Job Description
Youth Counselor - Weekends Only
Do more than a job. Change a life.
Homme Youth and Family Programs (Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI) Part-time| Weekends, every Saturday and Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM) $20.50/hr
About Us
At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide treatment and care for children and adolescents facing severe trauma and delinquency. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on the whole person through structured schedules, therapy, spiritual care, education, and reintegration into the community.
We believe in creating a safe, trusting environment where youth can recover, grow, and thrive independently.
What You'll Do
As a Youth Counselor, you'll work directly with residents (primarily males ages 10-15), serving as a positive role model and advocate. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining sight and sound supervision
Recording observations and daily documentation
Supporting personal hygiene and safe living spaces
Transporting and escorting clients to activities and appointments
Preparing meals and supervising mealtimes
Communicating updates to parents, therapists, and professionals
Responding appropriately in times of crisis
Who We're Looking For
You are:
Compassionate, strong, and patient
Firm with boundaries but flexible when needed
A lifelong learner open to on-the-job training
Knowledgeable about child development and trauma-informed care
Able to handle the demands of working with at-risk youth and families
Qualifications
Required: High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Law Enforcement, or related field)
Experience: 1+ year in Human Services, crisis management, Mandt/CPI training (or ability to complete within 90 days)
Benefits
Working for Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)
Paid time off: 80 hrs vacation+ 64 hrs sick time
10 paid holidays
Subsidized on-site dorm-style housing
Mileage reimbursement
Paid training in trauma-informed care & evidence-based practices
403B retirement contributions
Employee assistance program
Service awards & recognition
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Ability to stand/walk for 8+ hours, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions during work hours
Moderate noise level, community-like atmosphere
Must respond appropriately to crisis situations, including verbal/physical aggression
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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