Overnight Youth Residential Counselor

Community Youth Services; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Community Youth Services is seeking a Residential Counselor for Haven House in Olympia to support youth ages 12–17 in a safe, nurturing environment. You will guide, counsel, and document progress while helping prevent out-of-home placement, including meal planning and daily activity coordination.

The role offers overnight shifts with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the agency’s commitment to at-risk youth and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent credential.
• Have the skills and ability to assist with the needs of children and youth in care.
• Meet one of the following criteria: six months of similar full-time experience with vulnerable populations; or attending classes related to caring for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a healthy living environment for youth in residence to minimize crisis behavior.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and support to help participants maintain appropriate and safe behavior and works to aid in the avoidance of further out of home placement, counseling.
• Plans and prepares meals to meet basic nutritional needs of youth.
• Coordinates youth activities daily to positively structure day(s) and evening(s) for residents.
• Performs intake assessments and interviews to uncover needs and ensure new participants are fully educated around Haven House procedure and policy.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Youth Services is seeking a Residential Counselor for Haven House in Olympia to support youth ages 12–17 in a safe, nurturing environment. You will guide, counsel, and document progress while helping prevent out-of-home placement, including meal planning and daily activity coordination.

The role offers overnight shifts with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the agency’s commitment to at-risk youth and staff development.