Job Overview
Do you have a passion to help at-risk youth and change lives for the better? If yes, consider joining the great team of people at Koinonia Homes for Teens as a full- or part-time Youth Counselor.
The Youth Counselor opportunity includes:
- $16 to $18 starting hourly wage, or higher depending upon overall qualifications
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and behavioral health plan
- PTO accrual, premium pay for working certain holidays, 401k plan and more
- Supervise youth on outings, recreational activities and other vacation destinations (while getting paid!)
The youth counselor position supervises the youth’s day-to-day activity in Koinonia’s Homes for Teens residential program. The program serves youth 12 to 18 years of age who have had early childhood trauma with mental health and/or substance abuse issues that require residential treatment. With the assistance of coworkers, the youth counselor position provides direct supervision for up to six youth as they complete their daily program activities.
We are looking to fill the following shifts:
- Sunday-Wednesday, Swing shift: Early afternoon into late evening
- Wednesday-Saturday, Swing shift: Early afternoon into late evening
- Part-time opportunities up to 28 hours per week; schedules vary
Position responsibilities include supervision of youth, transportation, role modeling appropriate and positive adult behavior, participating with social workers and youth in periodic group and individual therapy sessions, performing routine household and grounds maintenance on occasion, performing food services for youth on occasion, and preparing paperwork and reports.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate individual with good boundaries who has a passion for helping at-risk youth. They will also have good interpersonal and communication skills; good time management and organizational skills; be reliable and dependable; work productively under minimal supervision; have a high degree of integrity and confidentiality; have a reliable means of transportation; and a schedule that is flexible to meet work requirements. Must be at least 21 years of age (as required by state law), and have experience working with youth (including but not limited to coaching, tutoring, mentoring, daycare, volunteering or working in a school), OR a bachelor’s degree, OR teaching certificate, OR Alcohol and Other Drug certification.
Our employees say Koinonia is a great place to work! Koinonia has an attractive organizational culture that emphasizes a focus on quality of relationships. In a recent employee satisfaction survey, 95.2% of employees agreed with the statement that Koinonia is a great place to work! Additionally, 96.7% of employees agreed that the organization treats them with dignity and respect, 99.5% work well with their coworkers, and 97.1% would recommend the organization to a family or friend. Koinonia is more than just a great place to work-it’s a great place to “belong” and to be with others who care about each other, and care about serving kids and families. Koinonia is a trauma-informed agency with a person-centered treatment philosophy. Join us in our mission to bring hope and healing to children, youth and families through meaningful relationships and quality programs and services.
Working with at-risk youth who have experienced trauma is challenging but also extremely rewarding. Join us in our mission to bring hope and healing to abused and neglected youth and families. We welcome qualified individuals to apply. Koinonia is an equal opportunity employer.
Important: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background clearance through the Department of Justice and FBI as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test. Also, must have a driver’s license in good standing, reliable transportation and be able to meet auto insurance eligibility requirements.
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Behavioral Science Field or related field
