PMIC Youth Counselor: Build Skills & Hope

Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Village PMIC in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Youth Counselor to work with male and female youth ages 12–17 in a 24-hour residential program. You will help teens build skills, confidence, and healthy relationships in a structured, therapeutic setting.

You don’t have to have all the answers, but you must be consistent, compassionate, dependable, and able to meet youth where they are while guiding them toward positive choices.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED to qualify.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.
• Prior experience working with children in a school or mental health setting preferred.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with male and female youth ages 12–17 in a 24-hour residential PMIC program.
• Help teens build skills, confidence and healthy relationships in a structured, therapeutic setting.
• Be consistent, compassionate, dependable, and meet youth where they are while guiding them toward positive choices.
• Set healthy boundaries, stay calm during tough moments, and celebrate progress.
• Apply for immediate consideration and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Skills

Consistency

Compassion

Dependability

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services related field preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

South Village PMIC in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Youth Counselor to work with male and female youth ages 12–17 in a 24-hour residential program. You will help teens build skills, confidence, and healthy relationships in a structured, therapeutic setting.

You don’t have to have all the answers, but you must be consistent, compassionate, dependable, and able to meet youth where they are while guiding them toward positive choices.