**Hiring Immediately and Relocation Assistance Provided**Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you have a passion for helping people, or you love to see youth and young adults work hard to reach their full potential? Want to provide at-risk-youth with the tools to begin their process of change and be successful? Come work with us as a Youth Counselor, and contribute to the positive transformation of the at-risk teens in our adolescent residential academy program located in Manson, NC, and give them a second chance to succeed. Day Shift, Night Shift, and PRN positions available, $16.50 to $17.50
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
We are proud to offer:
- Low-Cost Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Meals provided when on duty
- Relocation assistance provided
- Advancement opportunities
- Overtime availability
Duties and Responsibilities
- A positive, supportive role model who guides and influences group activities on a consistent basis that enhances the youth's confidence and self-esteem. Youth Counselors ensure the progress and welfare of each client and the group through therapeutic programs. Responsible for staff secure supervision during the afternoon, evening, and sleeping hours.
- Lead group of youth through a variety of daily activities while providing group and individual counseling, with an emphasis on strength-based development.
- Must be 21 Years of Age or Older.
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years' relevant experience working with youth is required.
- Two years of college in a social or human services.
- Direct care in a therapeutic/rehabilitative setting preferred.
- Ability to travel about property, through wilderness terrain. Exposure to outdoors and/or weather conditions. Supervision does include shift work. Ability to transport clients and staff.
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