School-Based Youth Counselor & Wellness Advocate

FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services seeks an Entry Level Youth Counselor to support students at the Bertram Campus in Cedar Rapids. You will supervise youth, assist with health needs, and collaborate with school and Four Oaks teams to ensure safety and continuity of care.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience or Youth Counselor qualifications, and involves working on-site with school staff and community partners during the school day.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 1 year of relevant experience with At Risk populations or school support services, OR Youth Counselor requirements with added experience.

Responsibilities

• Walks youth to/from program units to classrooms.
• Provides direct supervision of students during school activities.
• Completes light custodial work during the school day.
• Distributes medications and attends to first aid needs.
• Assists School Facilitator and participates in school/agency meetings.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships between Four Oaks and CRSD school teams.
• Assesses student health and wellness to ensure attendance.
• Participates in inter-agency meetings and trainings.
• Mediates conflicts and supports transition planning for students.
• Maintains a safe, clean school environment.

Skills

Youth supervision

First aid

Medication administration

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Four Oaks Family and Children’s Services seeks an Entry Level Youth Counselor to support students at the Bertram Campus in Cedar Rapids. You will supervise youth, assist with health needs, and collaborate with school and Four Oaks teams to ensure safety and continuity of care.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience or Youth Counselor qualifications, and involves working on-site with school staff and community partners during the school day.