Youth Counselor

Youth Counselor (Youth Care Worker / Residential Counselor) - 2nd Shift Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth Are you passionate about helping children and teens overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and build brighter futures? Homme Youth & Family Programs, part of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS), is seeking a compassionate and dependable Youth Counselor to provide direct care, supervision, behavioral support, and mentorship to youth in a residential treatment setting. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in human services, youth development, behavioral health, mental health, social work, psychology, counseling, juvenile justice, education, direct care, residential care, or child welfare. About Homme Youth & Family Programs Homme Youth & Family Programs provides trauma-informed residential treatment and care for children and adolescents who have experienced significant trauma, behavioral challenges, and family disruption. Our multidisciplinary approach combines therapy, education, life skills development, behavioral interventions, and family engagement to help youth achieve lasting success. What You'll Do As a Youth Counselor, Youth Care Worker, or Residential Counselor, you will serve as a positive role model while helping youth develop the skills needed for long-term success. Key responsibilities include: Provide direct care and supervision for youth ages 10-15 Maintain sight and sound supervision to ensure safety Support behavioral management plans and therapeutic programming Teach daily living skills and healthy coping strategies Assist youth with personal hygiene and independent living skills Transport and escort residents to appointments, school activities, and community outings Prepare meals and supervise mealtimes Complete daily documentation, incident reports, and behavioral observations Communicate effectively with families, therapists, educators, and treatment team members Respond appropriately to crisis situations using approved intervention techniques Create a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment for youth Qualifications Required High School Diploma or GED Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and training Preferred Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Education, Behavioral Science, or related field Preferred Experience Experience in any of the following areas is highly valued: Behavioral health Mental health Residential treatment Youth services Child welfare Crisis intervention Case management Special education Therapeutic recreation Trauma-informed care Why Join LSS? At Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, you'll do meaningful work while building a rewarding career helping youth reach their full potential. Benefits Include Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) 80 hours of vacation annually 64 hours of sick leave annually 10 paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Service awards and employee recognition Trauma-informed care training Evidence-based intervention training Subsidized on-site housing available Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, and remain active throughout an 8-hour shift Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds Ability to safely respond to behavioral and crisis situations Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Ability to maintain a safe environment for youth during all activities Keywords for AI Matching Travel Required Yes . Daily local as required Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma/ GED or better. Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran-Social-Services-of-Wisconsin-and-Upper-Michigan,-Inc