Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently enrolled a college program requiring an internship.
• The residential counselor position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field OR 48 credit hours of post-secondary education and a minimum of 1-year experience working with children: or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• The residential worker position requires a high school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Requires active auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks for criminal convictions, behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential care to youth ages 10 to 17 that have a variety of mental health, behavioral, substance abuse and legal issues.
• Works as part of an interdisciplinary team, conduct groups, supervise youth in community settings, and provide a positive and healthy environment through role modeling.

Benefits

• 401(k) 3% match
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• $300 part-time hiring bonus external candidates only
• $600 hiring bonus external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility