Youth Counselor Job: Brighter Transition Youth Treatment Center is seeking Youth Counselors to provide direct supervision to adolescents. The Youth Counselor will serve as a role model and provide support and structure to the residents in our care.

Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour

Youth Counselor Perks:

• Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
• And More!

Youth Counselor Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Must be 21 years old

Youth Counselor Responsibilities:

• Maintain safety, accountability and security of campus
• Teach, coach and supervise students in activities of daily living including morning, bedtime and overnight procedures, hygiene and cleanliness, housekeeping, meals, intramurals, sports, academics, and extracurricular activities both on and off campus
• Observe the peer culture for patterns of behavior indicating progress or regression in the program
• Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level to ensure safety and security

About Brighter Transition YTC:

Established in 2013, Brighter Transition YTC is a step down, transition program for males age 16-20 that have completed a long-term residential program. Our campus is located 7 miles west of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Our academy offers a year-round academic program provided by the local school district. Currently, Brighter Transition YTC serves state of South Dakota Department of Corrections commitments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Have you ever worked in an environment, working with clients in a juvenile or mental setting?
• This role requires schedule flexibility. Are you able to meet that requirement?
• Are you willing to work weekends?
• Would you be able to attend our training classes during the week between 9am-4pm?
• Would you be willing to work extra shifts that may include working on the weekends?
• Are you seeking Full Time or Part Time employment?
• What are your minimum salary requirements?
• If an offer is extended, when would you be available to start?
• Have you been convicted of a felony in the last five years?
• Per State Licensing requirements, are you able to provide us with a copy of your HS Diploma/GED/Degree?
• How did you hear about us?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sioux Falls, SD 57107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person