School Based Youth Counselor

Four Oaks Enterprise; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Oaks Enterprise in Forest City, IA is seeking an entry-level Youth Counselor to engage and develop children in school-based settings, full-time.

The role focuses on creating positive role-modeling, problem-solving and social skills; when school is out, you may work in the residential program to maintain hours year-round.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services or education preferred.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and encourage participants following program standards.
• Develop and implement program activities and curricula.
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem-solving with clients.
• Create engaging opportunities between students and staff.
• Provide group supervision ensuring safety and program quality.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintain communication with families and community partners.

Skills

Youth development

Problem-solving

Social skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in social services or education (preferred)

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Forest City CSD - Forest City, IA 50436 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Diploma or GED Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Travel Percentage: No Travel required Job Shift: 1st Shift Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

What you will do?

As the Youth Counselor you will be responsible for assisting in the engagement and development of children in a school based environment on a full-time basis. The position will focus on the development of youth activities and creating positive role-modeling for youth in areas of problem-solving and social skill development in a classroom setting. When school is not in session, this position has the flexibility to work in the residential program with similar responsibilities to maintain full-time hours throughout the year.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the supervision and encouragement of participants following program standards.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of program activities including program schedules and curriculum.
• Recognizing & effectively responding to opportunities for problem-solving with clients.
• Developing positive & engaging opportunities between students & staff.
• Providing frequent age- and skill-appropriate opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during out of school time programming.
• Carrying out established roles in enforcing out of school time program safety regulations.
• Preparing for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences.
• Setting a good example for students and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Encouraging and demonstrating respect for personal property, equipment, & facilities.
• Creating and maintaining community partners including fellow organizations, and schools.
• Maintaining good communication with families and community partners.
• Providing positive group supervision of programs with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character, & skill.

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

You need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in a social services or education is desired. Prior experience in working with children is preferred but, not required.