PMIC Residential Direct Care--SOUTH VILLAGE

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Counselor with our South Village PMIC program, you’ll work directly with male and female youth ages 12–17, helping them build the skills, confidence, and healthy relationships they need to move forward. South Village PMIC provides 24-hour residential treatment and support for youth who need a higher level of care for behavioral and emotional needs. Our 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. This isn't just about managing behaviors. It's about understanding the person behind them and helping youth recognize what they're capable of.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study.
Prior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting.
Strong communication and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Work directly with male and female youth ages 12-17.
Help youth build skills, confidence, and healthy relationships.
Provide 24-hour residential treatment and support.
Create a structured, therapeutic environment.
Help teens feel safe and work toward individualized treatment goals.
Develop healthier coping skills.
Strengthen communication.
Help youth learn to make positive choices.
Understand the person behind behaviors and help youth recognize their capabilities.
Stay calm when a child is having a hard day.
Celebrate youth when they're having a great day.
Set healthy boundaries.
Follow through with commitments.
Be consistent, compassionate, and dependable.
Meet youth where they are while helping them get where they want to go.