Residential Youth Counselor II: Crisis Intervention

Mcjcohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division, seeks a Youth Specialist II/III (Residential) to provide counseling and supervise youths in a 24/7 residential facility. The role includes individual and group counseling, behavior coaching, and helping youths develop school and life skills.

The position requires a high school diploma for YS II or a bachelor’s degree for YS III, plus a valid Ohio driver’s license and background check clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1–3 years’ youth work experience (YS II).
• Bachelor’s degree in any field for YS III; background check required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to youths in a residential facility.
• Supervises daily routines and recreational activities; ensures safety.
• Develops school, home and social skills; guides life objectives.
• Maintains records and writes intervention reports and treatment summaries.
• Participates in treatment planning with supervisors and staff.
• Performs crisis intervention and coordinates with care teams.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Crisis intervention

Communication

Observation

Mediation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (YS III)

Job description

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division, seeks a Youth Specialist II/III (Residential) to provide counseling and supervise youths in a 24/7 residential facility. The role includes individual and group counseling, behavior coaching, and helping youths develop school and life skills.

The position requires a high school diploma for YS II or a bachelor’s degree for YS III, plus a valid Ohio driver’s license and background check clearance.