Residential Youth Counselor

Presbyterian Hospitality House • Wasilla, AK

11d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Hospitality House (PHH), an adolescent residential treatment program, is seeking a Residential Youth Counselor/Assistant Teaching Parent for its Wasilla, Alaska location. The role involves working in a group home with five youth, rather than in an academic classroom. The counselor helps youth develop social skills, provides counseling, and supports academic improvement. PHH encourages applications from emotionally healthy, self-starting candidates with common sense, a good sense of humor, and a degree or relevant life experience.

Requirements

• Must pass a background check.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Should be emotionally healthy, use common sense, have a good sense of humor, and be able to counsel and support youth.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or relevant life experience.
• Inspired self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Counsel youth.
• Teach youth social skills.
• Help youth improve academically.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage for the employee and family.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match of annual salary after six months of service.
• Accrued leave and mental health leave.
• Tuition reimbursement in a related field may be available after five years of service.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities after one year of service.
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed