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, structured learning environment, working in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The role combines work in the onsite school during regular school days with support for residential treatment units during school breaks and non-school days. The counselor builds therapeutic relationships with youth, provides encouragement and guidance, supports participation in educational activities, and helps students develop coping and problem-solving skills. The position involves coordination with educators, clinical professionals, and residential staff to support individualized treatment and educational goals. The counselor may also assist with medication administration, first aid and other health-related needs, and transportation to scheduled medical or dental appointments. This is an entry-level, first-shift position with no travel required. The listed salary range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and meet the stated education and experience qualifications.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- 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.
- Patient, compassionate, dependable, and able 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 help them remain engaged in their education.
- Escort youth between residential program units and classrooms while maintaining appropriate 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 coordinate communication and support.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
