Youth Program Counselor — Neurodiverse Groups & Coaching

Ryther Child Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryther Child Center is seeking an Aspiring Youth Program Counselor to supervise youth in social groups or through individual coaching. The role involves facilitating activities such as games, art, theater, and tabletop games, drawing on your experience to engage neurodiverse youth aged 8-18.

Maintain professional boundaries and accurate records per licensing standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in behavioral sciences, has about two years of youth work experience (neurodiverse youth

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences preferred.
• Two years of experience working with youth; experience with neurodiverse youth preferred.
• Valid Washington state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for clients in the social groups and/or individual coaching.
• Implement group games, art, theater, tabletop gaming and other experiential activities, based on applicant’s experience.
• Maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries with clients, families, co-workers and community resources.
• Maintain case records in accordance with licensing, accreditation and agency requirements.

Skills

Youth work

Neurodiverse youth experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Ryther Child Center is seeking an Aspiring Youth Program Counselor to supervise youth in social groups or through individual coaching. The role involves facilitating activities such as games, art, theater, and tabletop games, drawing on your experience to engage neurodiverse youth aged 8-18.

Maintain professional boundaries and accurate records per licensing standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in behavioral sciences, has about two years of youth work experience (neurodiverse youth