Youth Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

North Homes Children and Family Services in Grand Rapids, MN, is hiring for a full-time position focused on direct care for youth in a residential setting. You will supervise, support emotional and developmental needs, and model coping and life skills in a structured, therapeutic environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with no prior experience necessary. Rotating shifts are offered, and the position is on-site with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Rotating shift commitment.
• On-site work in Grand Rapids, MN.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervision to youth in a residential setting.
• Support emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs and build trusting relationships.
• Teach coping skills, life skills, and appropriate behaviors with consistent boundaries.
• Collaborate with team members to support treatment goals and maintain a youth-centered environment.

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

5

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

55744

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