Youth Counselor (54476)

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).

• ? Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change lives.