Youth Counselor

Hampton, United States | Posted on 07/30/2026

Reports To: Youth Team Leader and/or Program Director

Salary: $23/hr (max 10 hours per week)

Reviewed: 7/22/2026

FUNDING NOTICE:Position will be reviewed by March 31st annually to determine funding availability in the new fiscal year beginning July 1st annually.

NOTE: Mandatory meetings on the 3rd Friday from 2pm-5pm; and Saturdays as needed. Hours will not exceed 29 hours per week unless approved by the Component Director or COO. Flexibility is required.

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program serves more than 7,000 individuals or 10,000 households annually through its 23+ programs and services. The Youth Counselor will create innovative before and after school programming for middle and high school youth. Duties include coordinating weekly programming that aligns with the agency’s curriculum provided by its various funding sources. The Youth Counselor will be responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and facilitating workshops, seminars, college tours, and other programming to ensure that all youth have access to post-secondary options before they graduate.

include the following. Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.

• Document daily activities and attendance using HRCAP Client Management System - EmpowOR.
• Complete intakes, determine eligibility, and maintain files on all enrolled youth.
• Assist with recruitment, screening, and enrolling middle and/or high school students into the agency’s programming.
• Assist in preparing materials for workshop topics on: goal setting, study skills, preparing for high school and/or college, career planning, decision making, effective communication, etc.
• Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to Youth Team Leader.
• Assists in promoting and marketing the program in the community.
• Must accompany students on college visits and field trips.
• Maintains confidentiality pertaining to any type of information on each student/ family; treat students and their families with dignity and respect; display a positive, caring attitude towards students and their families.
• Provide transportation for students to and from activities.
• Maintains the agency’s vehicle on an ongoing basis by performing pre- and post
  -trip inspections.
• Attends training, workshops and in-services as required for the job.
• Prepares and assists in the end of the year annual event.
• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

include the following. Other skills within the scope of this position may be assigned.

• Helps establish performance measures and monitors outputs and outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of data systems, including tracking, reporting, monitoring, customer satisfaction, and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and be an effective team member.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to multitask; ability to work well under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines.

None.

In addition to complying with the guidelines for all associates:

Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulatory standards and procedures.

Ensure that all associates are trained in HRCAP’s Safety Policies, Rules and Regulations; trained for the jobs they will be performing; trained for the equipment they will be using; and understand the potential safety hazards in their work area.

Ensure that applicable personal protective equipment is available, in proper operating condition, and used for each job performed.

Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition and that all safe guards are in place.

Constantly monitor the work area, conduct periodic safety inspections of your area and take immediate corrective action when work areas and/or practices are deemed to be unsafe or deficiencies are found.

Conduct accident/incident/near miss investigations in a prompt and thorough manner and initiate procedures to prevent reoccurrence.

Immediately…