Youth Counselor – 2nd Shift
Do more than a job. Change a life.
Homme Youth and Family Programs (Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI) Full-Time | 2nd shift 2 PM - 10 PM $18.50 / hr (Weekdays) | $20.50 / hr (Weekends) 4-day work week | Every other weekend required
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 patientFirm with boundaries but flexible when neededA lifelong learner open to on-the-job trainingKnowledgeable about child development and trauma-informed careAble to handle the demands of working with at-risk youth and familiesQualifications
Required : High School Diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving recordPreferred : 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 insuranceFlexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)Paid time off : 80 hrs vacation + 64 hrs sick time10 paid holidaysSubsidized on-site dorm-style housingMileage reimbursementPaid training in trauma-informed care & evidence-based practices403B retirement contributionsEmployee assistance programService awards & recognitionPhysical Demands & Work Environment
Ability to stand / walk for 8+ hours, lift up to 25 lbs occasionallyExposure to outdoor weather conditions during work hoursModerate noise level, community-like atmosphereMust respond appropriately to crisis situations, including verbal / physical aggressionLSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change lives.
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