PMIC Residential Direct Care--SOUTH VILLAGE
About The Position
As a Youth Counselor with the South Village PMIC program, you will work directly with male and female youth ages 12–17, helping them build skills, confidence, and healthy relationships. South Village PMIC (Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children) provides 24-hour residential treatment and support for youth who need a higher level of care for behavioral and emotional needs. The team provides a structured, therapeutic environment where teens can feel safe, work toward individualized treatment goals, develop healthier coping skills, strengthen communication, and learn to make positive choices. The role involves understanding the person behind a youth’s behavior and helping them recognize their capabilities. The position requires consistency, compassion, dependability, healthy boundaries, follow-through, and readiness to support youth through both difficult and successful moments.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Desire to help children succeed.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services-related field of study preferred.
- Prior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with male and female youth ages 12–17 in the South Village PMIC program.
- Help youth build skills, confidence, and healthy relationships.
- Support youth in a structured, therapeutic residential environment.
- Help youth work toward individualized treatment goals.
- Help youth develop healthier coping skills, strengthen communication, and make positive choices.
- Stay calm when a child is having a difficult day and celebrate their progress.
- Set healthy boundaries and follow through while providing dependable support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
