Residential Youth Counselor

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Youth Shelter Worker to supervise at-risk youth in a safe, trauma-informed setting. You will provide crisis intervention, mentorship, and support to promote safety, stability, and healthy development.

The role involves completing intake assessments, documenting accurately, and facilitating life-skills and recreational activities while coordinating services with families, schools, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassion and commitment to youth.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and youth development practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and support to at-risk youth in a safe, trauma-informed environment.
• Perform crisis intervention and offer positive mentoring to promote safety and stability.
• Complete intake assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Facilitate life-skills development and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to coordinate services.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Role

Youth Shelter Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and support to at-risk youth in a safe, trauma-informed environment
• Perform crisis intervention and offer positive mentoring to promote safety and stability
• Complete intake assessments and maintain accurate documentation
• Facilitate life-skills development and recreational activities
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to coordinate services

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong compassion and commitment to supporting youth
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and youth development practices