Youth Counselor - Immediate Openings

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social services is seeking dedicated Youth Counselors to provide essential support and care for clients. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth through direct care services and therapeutic relationships. With flexible scheduling options and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about helping children succeed. Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and enjoy a competitive salary with a sign-on bonus. Apply now for immediate consideration!

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services for clients and assist in behavior insight.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and ensure basic client needs are met.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: US-IA-Mason City - Mason City, IA

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: No Travel required

Job Shift: Varied Shifts

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Details

INCREASED BASE PAY!!! $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

***please ask for details***

What you will do?

As a Youth Counselor, you will be responsible for providing direct care services for our clients. Full-time employees will work either a Sunday through Wednesday schedule or Wednesday through Saturday schedule. Multiple openings for the evening shift are available. Part-time shifts can vary. Specific duties include:

• Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self-correct.
• Provide daily living supervision and treatment intervention.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust and respect.
• Ensure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
• Follow medication management guidelines.
• Maintain good team participation and interaction.
• Maintain positive role modeling and performance, as an agent of change for the youth.
• Complete documentation of services in a timely manner – including daily case notes, behavior management, visual checks, etc.

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

To qualify, you must be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED. A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field is preferred but not required. Additional requirements include:

• Desire to help kids succeed.
• Prior experience working with children in a mental health setting preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills in a MS Office environment.

Apply now for immediate consideration!