OPEN INTERVIEWS-ALL SHIFTS-YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

As a Youth Counselor at Four Oaks, you will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment where youth can learn, grow, and develop the skills they need for a brighter future. You will be responsible for building positive, trusting relationships with youth while providing guidance, encouragement, and individualized support. Your work involves leading by example as a positive role model, using everyday situations to teach problem-solving and emotional regulation, and implementing behavior management strategies. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to support treatment goals, follow individualized treatment plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of the youth in your care through consistent supervision and therapeutic interventions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Build positive, trusting relationships with youth while providing guidance, encouragement, and individualized support.
Lead by example and help youth develop confidence, responsibility, respect, and healthy decision-making skills.
Use everyday situations to teach problem-solving, emotional regulation, and positive behaviors.
Provide consistent supervision, support, and therapeutic interventions to help youth feel safe, respected, and supported.
Use proactive approaches, behavior management strategies, and de-escalation techniques to prevent and respond to challenging situations.
Follow individualized treatment plans and help youth recognize their strengths, understand their behaviors, and develop healthier coping skills.
Encourage positive choices, reinforce achievements, and help youth build the skills needed for long-term success.
Ensure youth receive consistent support with daily routines, basic needs, and activities that promote healthy development.
Safely transport and accompany youth to program activities, appointments, and community resources while following agency safety protocols.
Collaborate with fellow Youth Counselors, supervisors, and treatment professionals to monitor progress and provide consistent, quality care.
Assist with behavioral interventions, group activities, life-skills development, and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS), as applicable.
Adhere to medication management procedures, supervision expectations, and established agency protocols.
Complete accurate and timely documentation, including daily case notes, behavioral observations, visual checks, and service records.