Trauma-Informed Youth Counselor & Group Leader

Youth Guidance; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Guidance seeks a Youth Specialist II to guide male-identifying youth in grades 6–12, helping them learn social skills, make responsible future decisions, and become positive community members. Apply your psychology/counseling training with trauma-informed, culturally responsive methods to support youth growth.

Lead groups, provide individual and family counseling as needed, document progress, and collaborate with schools and staff to support program goals throughout the school year and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an approved accredited university in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or similar related field
• Master’s degree preferred with one year of youth engagement experience
• Minimum of two years of youth engagement experience
• Minimum of two years of experience providing supervised group counseling
• LPC, LSW, or eligibility preferred; LCPC, LCSW or LMFT plus

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth to participate in the BAM program
• Lead and facilitate 4–5 weekly BAM groups during the school day using engagement and counseling skills
• Provide individualized support to all BAM participants and offer individual, family, and crisis counseling as needed
• Deliver trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate support, including check-ins and case management
• Document all interactions and program narratives within 24 hours per protocol
• Assist in managing the annual program budget for field trips and events
• Collaborate with school administration and Youth Guidance programs for professional development
• Participate in supervision and training to ensure fidelity of program delivery

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Trauma-informed approach

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / counseling / psychology or related field

Master's degree in social work / counseling or related field

Job description

Youth Guidance seeks a Youth Specialist II to guide male-identifying youth in grades 6–12, helping them learn social skills, make responsible future decisions, and become positive community members. Apply your psychology/counseling training with trauma-informed, culturally responsive methods to support youth growth.

Lead groups, provide individual and family counseling as needed, document progress, and collaborate with schools and staff to support program goals throughout the school year and