Job Description
Job Description
Youth Counselor – Weekends OnlyDo more than a job. Change a life.
Homme Youth and Family Programs (Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI) Part-time| Weekends, every Saturday and Sunday (8 AM - 8 PM) ???? $20.50/hr
About Us
At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide treatment and care for children and adolescents facing severe trauma and delinquency. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on the whole person through structured schedules, therapy, spiritual care, education, and reintegration into the community.
We believe in creating a safe, trusting environment where youth can recover, grow, and thrive independently.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Counselor, you’ll work directly with residents (primarily males ages 10–15), serving as a positive role model and advocate. Responsibilities include:
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Maintaining sight and sound supervision
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Recording observations and daily documentation
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Supporting personal hygiene and safe living spaces
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Transporting and escorting clients to activities and appointments
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Preparing meals and supervising mealtimes
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Communicating updates to parents, therapists, and professionals
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Responding appropriately in times of crisis
Who We’re Looking For
You are:
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Compassionate, strong, and patient
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Firm with boundaries but flexible when needed
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A lifelong learner open to on-the-job training
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Knowledgeable about child development and trauma-informed care
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Able to handle the demands of working with at-risk youth and families
Qualifications
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Required: High School Diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record
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Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Law Enforcement, or related field)
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Experience: 1+ year in Human Services, crisis management, Mandt/CPI training (or ability to complete within 90 days)
Benefits
Working for Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Flexible spending accounts (health & dependent care)
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Paid time off: 80 hrs vacation + 64 hrs sick time
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10 paid holidays
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Subsidized on-site dorm-style housing
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Mileage reimbursement
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Paid training in trauma-informed care & evidence-based practices
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403B retirement contributions
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Employee assistance program
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Service awards & recognition
Physical Demands & Work Environment
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Ability to stand/walk for 8+ hours, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
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Exposure to outdoor weather conditions during work hours
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Moderate noise level, community-like atmosphere
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Must respond appropriately to crisis situations, including verbal/physical aggression
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change lives.