Youth Counselor (54440)

Youth Counselor (Summer Only) Change a Life This Summer!

Homme Youth & Family Programs | Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI
Location: Wittenberg, WI
Pay: $18.50/hr (MonFri) $20.50/hr (Weekends)
Schedule: Fulltime, Summer Only 8 AM10 PM Every other weekend required
Housing: Subsidized, onsite dorm housing available

Do More Than a JobChange a Life

At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide traumainformed care and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing severe trauma, behavioral challenges, and delinquency. Our mission: help young people recover, grow, and thrive independently.
We're looking for compassionate, patient, emotionally strong individuals who want to make a real difference. If you believe in structure, boundaries, empathy, and seeing the world through a child's perspectiveyou belong here.

Youth Counselor What You'll Do

As a Youth Counselor, you'll work directly with residents (primarily males ages 1015), helping create a safe, therapeutic and structured environment. You'll be a role model, support system, advocate, and trusted adult who helps guide youth toward healing and positive change.
Responsibilities include:

* Maintain sight-and-sound supervision at all times
* Support daily routines, structured activities, and therapeutic programming
* Monitor hygiene, living areas, and safety (including contraband checks)
* Document daily observations, behaviors, and incident reports
* Transport youth to appointments, school, and activities
* Assist or supervise during meals
* Update parents, social workers, therapists, and other professionals
* Respond appropriately during crisis situations, including verbal/physical aggression

Why You'll Love Working Here

As part of Lutheran Social Services , you'll receive exceptional training, benefits, and support:

Benefits

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Health & dependent care FSA
* Paid time off (vacation + sick)
* Ten paid holidays
* Subsidized dormstyle housing on campus
* Mileage reimbursement
* Paid training in traumainformed care and evidencebased practices
* 403(b) retirement plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Service awards & recognition

What We're Looking For

Required:

* 20+ years old
* High school diploma or GED
* Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
* Ability to complete Mandt & CPI training within 90 days
* Ability to stand/walk for long periods and manage moderate physical demands

Preferred:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.)
* 1+ year of experience in human services, residential care, or working with atrisk youth
* Experience in crisis management, Mandt, or CPI

Work Environment

You'll work in a community-like setting and may be exposed to:

* Outdoor weather conditions
* Moderate noise levels
* Situations requiring crisis response and behavioral intervention

Travel up to 25% may be required, including occasional overnights.

Make This Summer Count

If you've ever wanted a role where your presence truly mattersthis is it. Join us and help change the trajectory of a young person's life.

Apply today!
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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