Youth Counselor

Des Moines, IA, USA Req #1572
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.

Woodward Community Based Services Has Immediate Openings Part Time and Full Time Youth Counselor! 

 

Through a continuum of services, Woodward Community Based Services, a division of Sequel Youth and Family Services, provides education, counseling and supervision to individuals and families in their home community. Our professionals work in conjunction with local resources to develop a strength-based plan to support success for our consumers.  Services include:

  • Re-entry services
  • Tracking and Monitoring services
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
  • School-Based Services  
  • Wrap-Around Services
  • Individual & Group Skill Development

Position Overview:.

  • Supervise youth in activities in order to observe or effect changes in their social behavior.
  • Maintain the security of the facility and grounds.
  • Stimulate interest and cooperation in individual and group settings, observe youth behavior in response to treatment efforts and visitation.
  • Prepare periodic and special evaluations on assigned youth, report significant changes in social behavior and make recommendations for changes in assignments.
  • Provide crisis intervention with clients.
  • Give basic instruction in work, recreation and housekeeping activities.
  • Communicate orally and in writing all appropriate reports and information, both within the unit and to relevant outside agencies.

Job Requirements:

  • HS Diploma or GED.
  • One year experience working with at risk youth, preferably in a residential setting or 2 years of Military experience with Honorable Discharge.

Benefits

          
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after thirty day
          
• Company provided Short Term and Long Term Disability
          
• Company provided AD&D insurance
          
• Flexible Spending program
          
• 401K after sixty days 
          
• Excellent paid time off for a balance of work/life

Sequel Youth & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly employer.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $12.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $14.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Des Moines, IA, USA