Youth Counselor

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures Youth Counselor Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Paid training provided.

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been dedicated to building better futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in‑home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re‑entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference‑makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

• Daily Pay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• No experience required
• Earn while you learn
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Leadership development and professional growth
• Build relationships that change lives
• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Support independence and self‑confidence
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission‑driven organization dedicated to serving others

In the Youth Counselor role, you will provide a full range of social services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of adolescents. You will participate in the planning, organization and delivery of cross-disciplinary services, (i.e., case work, counseling, specialized treatment, etc.) according to individual skills and abilities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Performs case management, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling.
• Works and counsels with individual residents to effect and monitor treatment and progress.
• Utilizes group‑counseling techniques to effectively monitor and enhance treatment progress.
• Works with external agency staff (probation officers, case workers) to understand case history and identify specific treatment needs.
• Coordinates the implementation of treatment related activities.
• Maintains and completes required documentation prior to the end of the shift.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its commitments.

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Dependable
• Team‑Oriented
• Service‑Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and one (1) year experience; OR Master’s degree in related field.
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age
• Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre‑employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

• Full‑Time
• Shift: 7 am - 3 pm with a minimum of one 3 pm - 11 pm shift per week

Some jobs pay the bills.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Abraxas Youth & Family Services team.

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