Youth Counselor

Childplace Youth Counselor (2nd Shift)

This job is in Jeffersonville, IN (just across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY). As a Youth Counselor at Childplace, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and providing compassionate care to children and adolescents (ages 10-20) in our Residential Treatment programs . These programs serve youth who have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, and emotional difficulties.

You will be responsible for assisting with educational activities, facilitating therapeutic interventions, and supporting daily routines such as mealtimes, recreation, and hygiene. Your presence and intervention will be key in promoting the emotional well-being, safety, and development of these young individuals, ensuring a nurturing environment that fosters growth and healing.

Compensation

Starting pay for the role is $16.00/hour; Second shift (Monday-Friday, 3pm-11pm) has an automatic ADDITIONAL $2/hr shift differential (minimum of $18/hr on second shift); Weekend shift (Friday 11pm to Sunday 11pm) has an automatic ADDITIONAL $4/hr shift differential (minimum of $20/hr on weekends).

Childplace reimburses Kentucky residents for tolls.

Current Open Shifts

Part-time and full-time openings available for the following:

• First Shift (7am-3pm) limited openings; At least one weekend shift per week required
• Second Shift (3pm-11pm); At least one weekend shift per week required
• Third Shift (11pm-7am); At least one weekend shift per week required
• some 12 hours shifts available

Benefits

Childplace offers a supportive work environment, semi-flexible scheduling, and an Employee Assistance Program to all employees. As a not-for-profit business, agency employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.

Through 2025, all employees are also eligible for FREE telehealth and tele-mental health benefits via First Stop Health (through a grant secured by the Indiana Youth Institute).

Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off (PTO); health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance; voluntary long-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance; and, after 1 year of full-time employment, 401K with company matching.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be emotionally mature
• Be able to pass multiple background checks
• Be able to sustain moderate physical activity

Upon hire, candidates will need to complete a tb screening, basic employment physical, and drug screen, in addition to a driving record search to determine eligibility to be placed on the agency's auto insurance.

At least one weekend shift per week is required.

Job Responsibilities

A person in this role will be responsible for supervising between 1 and 4 residents (depending on the resident's needs) as those residents complete daily living activities. The Youth Counselor is responsible for:

• modeling positive relationships skills,
• following the outlined schedule/program,
• assisting residents as they complete their program, including chores, schoolwork, hygiene, meals, recreation, and therapeutic activities,
• medication distribution (after required training), and
• documentation each shift.

When needed, the Youth Counselor will be expected to intervene to correct behaviors, according to an outlined treatment plan.

The Youth Counselor will be working alongside other professionals, in addition to clinical and supervisory staff who can assist and intervene as necessary.

No experience necessary; all training is provided.

About us

Childplace is a not-for-profit, COA-accredited social service agency, offering Residential Treatment options, Foster Care, In-Home Services, and Counseling Services. We've been helping youth and families in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area for more than 50 years. In our work with kids from hard places, our goal is to share hope and encourage healing.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18