PMIC Residential Direct Care--NORTH OAKS

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks PMIC in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Youth Counselor to support teens aged 12–17 in a 24-hour residential PMIC setting. You will stay calm on difficult days, set healthy boundaries, and help youths recognize strengths while contributing to individualized treatment goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork with clinicians and teachers, requiring compassion, patience, and reliability, with basic MS Office use and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field is preferred.
• Desire to help kids succeed and work well in school or mental health settings.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities are essential.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office are required.

Responsibilities

• Support teens 12–17 in a 24-hour residential PMIC program.
• Help youths recognize strengths and develop new skills.
• Maintain calm and set healthy boundaries with youth.
• Work with the care team to progress treatment goals.
• Provide consistent, reliable presence and follow-through.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Problem solving

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

THEIR STORY IS STILL BEING WRITTEN.A difficult chapter doesn't have to determine how the story ends.For teens facing behavioral and emotional challenges, progress doesn't always happen in big, obvious ways.Sometimes it's choosing to talk instead of shutting down. Walking away instead of reacting. Taking responsibility after making a mistake. Trying again after a difficult day.As a Youth Counselor with our North Oaks PMIC program, you'll be there for those moments , helping male and female youth ages 12–17 recognize their strengths, develop new skills, and see that where they are today doesn't have to define where they go next.You can be part of what comes next.What is PMIC?PMIC stands for Psychiatric Medical Institution for Children.North Oaks PMIC provides 24-hour residential treatment and support for youth who need a higher level of care for behavioral and emotional needs.Our team creates a structured, therapeutic environment where teens can feel safe, work toward individualized treatment goals, develop healthier coping and communication skills, and build positive relationships with adults they can trust.The goal isn't perfection. It's progress , one choice, one skill, and one success at a time.Working with teens isn't always easy. The progress you help create may not happen overnight.But the conversation you have today could be the one they remember later.The boundary you consistently hold could become the structure they needed.The encouragement you give after a setback could be what helps them try one more time.That's what makes this work matter.If you're patient, dependable, compassionate, resilient, and ready for a career where your presence has a purpose, we want to hear from you.HELP THEM SEE WHAT'S POSSIBLE.Apply today and become part of a young person's next chapter.We're looking for someone who can stay calm when a child is having a hard day, celebrate them when they're having a great one, set healthy boundaries, follow through, and come back tomorrow ready to try again!What you need:You will need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED to qualify. A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study is preferred. Additional requirements include:Desire to help kids succeedPrior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting preferredStrong communication and problem solving abilitiesBasic computer skills in a MS Office environmentApply now for immediate consideration!