Aspiring Youth 2026 Summer Program Counselor

Ryther • Seattle, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspiring Youth - Summer Program Counselor Ryther is a recognized leader in behavioral health services for children and their families facing complex challenges. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive services and innovative treatments. We guide, coach and teach so that every child and family we work with may experience new ways of thinking, develop positive relationships and realize a better life. The Aspiring Youth Program provides a summer day camp, social groups, and individual coaching for neurodiverse youth ages 8-18 who need extra support in navigating their social worlds. Our participants often have diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, though no diagnosis is required for our programs. The Program Counselor provides direct supervision to participants in the summer day program and groups. In addition, the program counselor may provide individual coaching to clients.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth, preferred experience working with neurodiverse youth.
• Bachelors degree in education, social work, and/or STEM, Masters degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computer programming, preferred Unity and Discord Coding experience
• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences.
• Two years of experience working with youth.
• Experience working with neurodiverse youth preferred.
• Valid Washington state driver's license.
• Comfortable working in an outdoor setting.
• Experience leading outdoor groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for clients in the social groups and/or individual coaching.
• Implement group games, art, theater, tabletop gaming and other experiential activities, based on applicant’s experience.
• Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries with clients, families, co-workers and community resources.
• Maintain case records in accordance with licensing, accreditation and agency requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees