Lutheran Social Services
Youth Counselor
Lutheran Social Services, Wittenberg, Wisconsin, United States, 54499
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns.
Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.
Description
Do more than a job, change a life. Provide a safe and trusting environment in leading youth residential care facility. This is a full-time, 2nd shift role, 2 PM - 10 PM or 3 PM - 11 PM, during weekdays and 12 hr. shifts every other weekend. Staff work a 4 day work week. Second shift rate is $18.50/hr which includes a $2/hr shift differential. Weekends provide an additional $2/hr shift differential, compensated at $20.50/hr.
At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide treatment and care for children and adolescents dealing with issues from severe trauma and delinquency. Our programs focus on the whole person through a trauma-informed care approach.
Who are we looking for? You are compassionate, strong, and patient. You're firm with boundaries but know when the situation demands some flexibility. You understand child development and can handle the demands of working with at-risk youth and families. You recognize, promote, and model strength-based, trauma-sensitive care.
You want to change lives.
As a Youth Counselor, you'd work directly with our residents, primarily males 10-15 years old, providing a safe and therapeutic environment. Through structured guidance and a trauma-informed care approach, youth counselors are positive role models offering support, encouragement, and protection of the youth in our care.
You're also responsible for:Maintaining sight and sound supervision within established policies and proceduresRecording observations and maintaining records and reports, daily documentation and logsMonitoring access to and ensuring personal hygiene of clientsTransporting and escorting clients between facilities, meetings, appointments and/or other activitiesEnsuring living spaces are organized, safe and free of contrabandPreparing meals and/or supervise clients during meal timesProviding information to parents, referring workers, therapists, and other professionals concerning status of clients, within established guidelines
Working for Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan includes:Medical/dental/vision insuranceFlex spending for dependent and health carePaid time off (80 hrs vacation, 64 hrs of sick time)Ten paid holidaysSubsidized on-site, dorm-style housing for staffMileage reimbursementPaid training in trauma informed care, evidence-based practices, and facilitating psycho-educational groupsAbility to contribute to 403BEmployee assistance programService awards and recognition
You've got education and experience including:High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, which includes Social Work, Psychology or Sociology, Law Enforcement or a closely related field preferred.
Preferably, you also have:A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the field of Human ServicesCrisis management experiencePrior Mandt and CPI experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must have a valid Driver's License and car - Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must respond appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal and physical aggression from the clients served. The employee must recognize and take appropriate action if signs of abuse or neglect are present.
TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.
Description
Do more than a job, change a life. Provide a safe and trusting environment in leading youth residential care facility. This is a full-time, 2nd shift role, 2 PM - 10 PM or 3 PM - 11 PM, during weekdays and 12 hr. shifts every other weekend. Staff work a 4 day work week. Second shift rate is $18.50/hr which includes a $2/hr shift differential. Weekends provide an additional $2/hr shift differential, compensated at $20.50/hr.
At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide treatment and care for children and adolescents dealing with issues from severe trauma and delinquency. Our programs focus on the whole person through a trauma-informed care approach.
Who are we looking for? You are compassionate, strong, and patient. You're firm with boundaries but know when the situation demands some flexibility. You understand child development and can handle the demands of working with at-risk youth and families. You recognize, promote, and model strength-based, trauma-sensitive care.
You want to change lives.
As a Youth Counselor, you'd work directly with our residents, primarily males 10-15 years old, providing a safe and therapeutic environment. Through structured guidance and a trauma-informed care approach, youth counselors are positive role models offering support, encouragement, and protection of the youth in our care.
You're also responsible for:Maintaining sight and sound supervision within established policies and proceduresRecording observations and maintaining records and reports, daily documentation and logsMonitoring access to and ensuring personal hygiene of clientsTransporting and escorting clients between facilities, meetings, appointments and/or other activitiesEnsuring living spaces are organized, safe and free of contrabandPreparing meals and/or supervise clients during meal timesProviding information to parents, referring workers, therapists, and other professionals concerning status of clients, within established guidelines
Working for Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan includes:Medical/dental/vision insuranceFlex spending for dependent and health carePaid time off (80 hrs vacation, 64 hrs of sick time)Ten paid holidaysSubsidized on-site, dorm-style housing for staffMileage reimbursementPaid training in trauma informed care, evidence-based practices, and facilitating psycho-educational groupsAbility to contribute to 403BEmployee assistance programService awards and recognition
You've got education and experience including:High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, which includes Social Work, Psychology or Sociology, Law Enforcement or a closely related field preferred.
Preferably, you also have:A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in the field of Human ServicesCrisis management experiencePrior Mandt and CPI experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must have a valid Driver's License and car - Motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must respond appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal and physical aggression from the clients served. The employee must recognize and take appropriate action if signs of abuse or neglect are present.
TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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