QRTP Residential Direct Care-SOUTH OAKS

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

South Oaks in Cedar Rapids is seeking an entry-level Youth Counselor for our QRTP program, working with girls aged 12–17. You provide structure, support, encouragement, and positive relationships as they pursue individual goals.

You’ll stay calm on tough days, set healthy boundaries, and return tomorrow ready to try again. A High School Diploma or GED is required; 21+; Bachelor’s preferred; some experience with children is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field is preferred.
• Desire to help kids succeed.
• Prior experience with children in a school or mental health settings is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide structure, support, encouragement, and positive relationships for girls ages 12–17.
• Help youth develop skills, strengthen relationships, and cope with emotions.
• Assist youth toward individual goals and future success.
• Stay calm during difficult moments and follow through with boundaries.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Desire to help

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Smith Center - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma or GED, Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Minimal Travel Required - less than 10%, Job Shift: Varied Shifts, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, HELP THEM FIND THEIR STRENGTH.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can give a young person is someone who refuses to give up on them.

A listening ear after a difficult day. A calm response during a challenging moment. Encouragement when their ready to quit. Celebrating progress they may not even recognize in themselves yet.

At South Oaks, those moments matter.

As a Youth Counselor with our South Oaks QRTP program, you'll work directly with girls ages 12–17, providing the structure, support, encouragement, and positive relationships they need as they work toward their individual goals.

You won't just see where they've been. You'll help them see where they can go.

What is QRTP?

QRTP stands for Qualified Residential Treatment Program.

South Oaks provides 24-hour residential treatment and support in a structured and supportive environment for adolescent girls ages 12–17.

Our team works alongside each youth to help build skills, strengthen relationships, develop healthier ways to navigate emotions and challenges, and prepare for greater success moving forward.

This is more than providing supervision. It's helping young youth build confidence, recognize their strengths, and discover that their future can look different from their past.

THEY ARE MORE THAN THEIR HARDEST DAY.If you're compassionate, dependable, patient, resilient, and ready to do work that has a real purpose, South Oaks could be the place for you.

Qualifications & Program Information:

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 succeed
• 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