Youth Counselor

North Homes Children and Family Services; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

PTO and sick time (ESST)

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

North Homes Children and Family Services is hiring for a full-time, on-site youth care position in Bemidji, MN. The role provides direct care and supervision in a residential setting, supporting emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs with a focus on safety and structured therapy.

Shift work is rotating; 3 openings are available. Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, PTO, ESST, a 401(k) with match, professional development, and referral bonuses. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to youth in a residential setting.
• Support emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships in a safe, structured, therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with team to support treatment goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Duties

Provide direct care and supervision to youth in a residential setting, supporting their emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. Build positive, trusting relationships while maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Teach and model coping skills, life skills, and appropriate behaviors, and reinforce consistent expectations and boundaries. Collaborate with team members to support treatment goals and contribute to a supportive, youth-centered environment.

Minimum Education Required

High school diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Required

No Experience Required

Shift

Rotating

Number of Openings

3

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$19.23 - $22.12 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differentials

• +$1.50/hour (Afternoons)
• +$1.00/hour (Midnights/Weekends)

Postal Code

56601

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

8643

Job Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time (ESST)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development
• Employee referral bonuses