Secure Detention Counselor I - (Sign on Bonus $1,250)

We are actively growing our team to meet the needs of our expanding workspace and increased program capacity, making this an exciting time to join and make a lasting impact.

The Secure Detention Counselor position is responsible for creating a safe, therapeutic, and caring environment for youth in a secure detention setting. The goal of this role is to ensure basic needs are met, with a primary emphasis on proper supervision and meaningful interaction across all aspects of the program—including facility, recreational, and educational activities. Counselors support youth by teaching social skills through relationship-building and positive role-modeling.

Sign on Bonus - $1,250

Job Responsibilities 

• Plan and engage youth in activities.

• Form therapeutic relationships with youth and families.

• Observe, guide and correct as necessary, delinquent, unsafe and/or unusual behavior.

• Evaluate, interpret, instruct and guide the behavior of youth and to assess and manage group dynamics.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents in a social service setting.
• Ability to work with an economically and culturally diverse population. 
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written; capable of working in a stressful environment; ability to become TCI, and First/Aid CPR certified.
• Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency

Pay and schedule 

• Pay is dependent on experience & education, starting at $21.75 hourly. 
• Current shifts available are 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.  

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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