Youth Counselor
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Social Work
Youth Support Worker, Youth Development, Child Development/Support, Mental Health
Youth Counselor (Youth Care Worker / Residential Counselor) - 2nd Shift
Part-time, 24 hrs /wk | Wittenberg, WI | Onsite2:00 PM - 10:00 PMEvery Other Weekend Required $18.50/hour Weekdays | $20.50/hour Weekends
Benefits Include- PTO
403(b) retirement plan - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Service awards and employee recognition
- Comprehensive paid training
- Trauma-informed care training
- Evidence-based intervention training
- Subsidized on-site housing available
- Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth
Homme Youth & Family Programs provides trauma-informed residential treatment and care for children and adolescents who have experienced significant trauma, behavioral challenges, and family disruption. Our multidisciplinary approach combines therapy, education, life skills development, behavioral interventions, and family engagement to help youth achieve lasting success.
What You'll Do- Provide direct care and supervision for youth ages 10-15
- Maintain sight and sound supervision to ensure safety
- Support behavioral management plans and therapeutic programming
- Teach daily living skills and healthy coping strategies
- Assist youth with personal hygiene and independent living skills
- Transport and escort residents to appointments, school activities, and community outings
- Prepare meals and supervise mealtimes
- Complete daily documentation, incident reports, and behavioral observations
- Communicate effectively with families, therapists, educators, and treatment team members
- Respond appropriately to crisis situations using approved intervention techniques
- Create a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment for youth
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and training
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Education, Behavioral Science, or related field
At Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, you'll do meaningful work while building a rewarding career helping youth reach their full potential.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Help youth heal, grow, and succeed.
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