Youth Counselor - Teen Mentorship & Skills Coach

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Four Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking an ENTRY Youth Counselor for our STOP Campus in Bertram, IA. You will work with adolescent boys 12–17, providing structure, support, and consistency during a pivotal time, helping them build skills and make better choices.

The role involves supervising youth, transporting when needed, collaborating with the team, and following BHIS guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preferred bachelor’s in Human Services.

Formación

• You will need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED to qualify.
• A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field of study is preferred.
• Additional requirements include:

Responsabilidades

• Build meaningful relationships with youth based on consistency, trust, respect, and appropriate boundaries.
• Provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment while maintaining appropriate supervision.
• Use everyday situations to teach problem-solving, communication, accountability, coping, and other life skills.
• Recognize potential problems early and use proactive strategies to prevent escalation.
• Utilize behavior-management and de-escalation techniques to help youth develop healthier responses.
• Understand each youth's treatment plan and provide supervision and interventions.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including daily case notes and behavioral records.

Conocimientos

Desire to help kids succeed

Strong communication

Problem solving abilities

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services (preferred)

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Four Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking an ENTRY Youth Counselor for our STOP Campus in Bertram, IA. You will work with adolescent boys 12–17, providing structure, support, and consistency during a pivotal time, helping them build skills and make better choices.

The role involves supervising youth, transporting when needed, collaborating with the team, and following BHIS guidelines. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preferred bachelor’s in Human Services.