Youth Counselor - School Based
About The Position
Four Oaks is hiring a full-time School-Based Youth Counselor at its STOP Campus in Bertram, Iowa. The counselor supports youth receiving residential treatment services in a safe, supportive, and structured educational environment, working alongside educators, clinical professionals, residential staff, and the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The role is based onsite in the school on regular school days and supports residential treatment units during school breaks and non-school days. The position is listed as entry level, first shift, with no travel required. The salary range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a bachelor's degree plus one year of relevant experience with at-risk populations and/or school support services, or meet Youth Counselor requirements plus additional relevant experience.
- Passion for working with youth and making a positive difference.
- Patience, compassion, dependability, and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Strong communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide structure, encouragement, and consistent support to youth.
- Comfort adapting to different environments and responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with educators and behavioral health professionals.
Responsibilities
- Build therapeutic relationships with youth and provide encouragement, guidance, and support throughout the school day.
- Supervise students during school activities, assist with classroom transitions, and support their engagement in education.
- Escort youth between residential program units and classrooms while maintaining supervision and safety.
- Support students during behavioral incidents, mediate conflicts, and help them develop positive problem-solving and coping skills.
- Serve as a liaison between Four Oaks residential programming and school staff to support consistent communication and coordinated care.
- Collaborate with teachers, school facilitators, clinical professionals, and residential staff on individualized treatment and educational goals.
- Assist with medication administration, first aid, health-related needs, and transportation to scheduled medical or dental appointments as appropriate.
- Assist with therapeutic groups, individualized support strategies, and student transition plans.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and safe learning spaces.
- Participate in school team meetings, clinical consultations, trainings, and collaborative planning discussions.
- Work in the onsite school during regular school days and support residential treatment units during school breaks and non-school days.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and hands-on professional development.
- Opportunities to develop and advance within the organization.
- Supportive, collaborative team culture.
- Meaningful work supporting youth.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
