Youth Support Counselor

Position Summary

The Youth Support Counselor is responsible for supervising and providing emotional support to our START with Hope children. After completing extensive training, you will be able to utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to working with our children. This position reports to the Program Manager with further support from the treatment team and Program Director.

Shift Schedule

3:00pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 7:00am

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience working with children/youth
• Bilingual (Spanish) required
• Ability to accurately document children’s activities
• Valid driver’s license strongly preferred
• Able to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends
• Must successfully complete all required training
• Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for our youth
• Maintain consistent daily routines of the living unit in accordance with Agency policy and treatment plan
• Supervise clients’ attendance/participation at structured activities (i.e., school, reaction, chores, meals)
• Implement treatment team recommendations
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities
• Safely transport clients to scheduled appointments, recreation events, etc.
• Aid children in learning independent living skills (i.e., basic hygiene, dress, cooking)
• Aid children in completing homework assignments

Benefits/Perks

• Position may qualify for recruitment bonus
• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (full-time required)
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for full-time, sick leave based on hours worked)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Trainings to support professional and personal development
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

Pay Rate

$20/hour

Hiring Bonus

Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours