SUPER HEROES APPLY-STOP-DIRECT CARE

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Bertram, IA

1d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Be the person who shows up. Be the example. Make an impact. Looking for a job where no two days are the same—and where the work you do truly matters? As a Youth Counselor at our STOP Campus in Bertram, Iowa, you’ll work directly with boys ages 12–17, providing structure, support, encouragement, and consistency during an important time in their lives. This isn't a desk job. You'll be actively involved in their day, helping youth build skills, navigate challenges, make better choices, and recognize their potential. Our STOP (Supervised Treatment Opportunity Program) Campus is a structured residential program serving adolescent boys ages 12–17. The program provides a safe, supportive, and highly structured environment where youth can work on behavioral needs, develop positive coping and life skills, build healthy relationships, and prepare for successful transitions back to their families and communities. At STOP, our goal isn't simply to supervise youth—it's to meet them where they are, hold them accountable, recognize their strengths, and help them move forward.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
High School Diploma/GED and/or 2 years of related experience
Associates Degree and 1 year of related experience
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study
Ability to remain calm when things get challenging
Ability to set appropriate boundaries
Ability to follow through
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to see the potential in a young person even on a difficult day

Responsibilities

Build meaningful relationship with youth based on consistency, trust, respect, and appropriate boundaries.
Provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment while maintaining appropriate supervision.
Use everyday situations as opportunities to teach problem-solving, communication, accountability, coping, and other life skills.
Recognize potential problems early and use proactive strategies to help prevent situations from escalating.
Utilize approved behavior-management and de-escalation techniques to help youth develop healthier responses and behaviors.
Help youth gain insight into their choices, recognize patterns, and learn to self-identify and self-correct behaviors.
Understand each youth's individual treatment plan and provide appropriate supervision and treatment interventions.
Participate in group, behavioral, and life-space interventions and provide appropriate feedback and direction.
Ensure youths' basic needs are consistently and appropriately met.
Serve as a positive role model and an agent of change for the youth in our care.
Safely transport youth to program activities and community resources while following agency transportation and supervision protocols.
Work collaboratively with your team, supervisors, and other professionals to review progress and provide the best possible programming for each youth.
Follow medication-management guidelines and established program procedures.
Develop and maintain knowledge of Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS).
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including daily case notes, behavioral documentation, visual checks, and other program records.