Crisis Youth Counselor – Empower At‑Risk Teens (On‑Call)

Community Youth Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Rewarding Work

Job summary

Community Youth Services - Pierce County seeks compassionate individuals to join the New Directions Crisis Residential Center in Tacoma as Associate Counselors for youth aged 12–17, providing a safe haven and essential guidance.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, counseling, meal planning, daily activity coordination, intake assessments, and individualized treatment planning to empower youths toward stability and success. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years of education and/or direct experience with at-risk youth.
• Six months’ prior experience as an Associate Counselor in a similar facility.
• TB test results within the last 12 months or ability to obtain a negative result within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment to minimize crisis behavior.
• Offer guidance and counseling to maintain safe behavior.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
• Coordinate daily activities and provide structured support.
• Conduct intake assessments and behavioral observations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Act as a crisis liaison and provide community resource information.

Skills

Experience with at-risk youth

Education

Two years of education and/or direct experience with at-risk youth

Job description

Community Youth Services - Pierce County seeks compassionate individuals to join the New Directions Crisis Residential Center in Tacoma as Associate Counselors for youth aged 12–17, providing a safe haven and essential guidance.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, counseling, meal planning, daily activity coordination, intake assessments, and individualized treatment planning to empower youths toward stability and success. Equal opportunity employer.