<p>Youth Counselor (Summer Only) - Change a Life This Summer!</p> <p>Homme Youth & Family Programs | Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI</p> <p>Location: Wittenberg, WI</p> <p>Pay: $18.50/hr (Mon-Fri) • $20.50/hr (Weekends)</p> <p>Schedule: Full-time, Summer Only • 8 AM-10 PM • Every other weekend required</p> <p>Housing: Subsidized, on-site dorm housing available</p> <p>Do More Than a Job-Change a Life</p> <p>At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide trauma-informed care and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing severe trauma, behavioral challenges, and delinquency. Our mission: help young people recover, grow, and thrive independently.</p> <p>We're looking for compassionate, patient, emotionally strong individuals who want to make a real difference. If you believe in structure, boundaries, empathy, and seeing the world through a child's perspective-you belong here.</p> <p>Youth Counselor - What You'll Do</p> <p>As a Youth Counselor, you'll work directly with residents (primarily males ages 10-15), helping create a safe, therapeutic and structured environment. You'll be a role model, support system, advocate, and trusted adult who helps guide youth toward healing and positive change.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain sight-and-sound supervision at all times </li><li>Support daily routines, structured activities, and therapeutic programming </li><li>Monitor hygiene, living areas, and safety (including contraband checks) </li><li>Document daily observations, behaviors, and incident reports </li><li>Transport youth to appointments, school, and activities </li><li>Assist or supervise during meals </li><li>Update parents, social workers, therapists, and other professionals </li><li>Respond appropriately during crisis situations, including verbal/physical aggression </li></ul> <p>Why You'll Love Working Here</p> <p>As part of Lutheran Social Services, you'll receive exceptional training, benefits, and support:</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Health & dependent care FSA </li><li>Paid time off (vacation + sick) </li><li>Ten paid holidays </li><li>Subsidized dorm-style housing on campus </li><li>Mileage reimbursement </li><li>Paid training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices </li><li>403(b) retirement plan </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Service awards & recognition </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>20+ years old </li><li>High school diploma or GED </li><li>Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle </li><li>Ability to complete Mandt & CPI training within 90 days </li><li>Ability to stand/walk for long periods and manage moderate physical demands </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.) </li><li>1+ year of experience in human services, residential care, or working with at-risk youth </li><li>Experience in crisis management, Mandt, or CPI </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>You'll work in a community-like setting and may be exposed to:</p> <ul> <li>Outdoor weather conditions </li><li>Moderate noise levels </li><li>Situations requiring crisis response and behavioral intervention </li></ul> <p>Travel up to 25% may be required, including occasional overnights.</p> <p>Make This Summer Count</p> <p>If you've ever wanted a role where your presence truly matters-this is it. Join us and help change the trajectory of a young person's life.</p> <p>Apply today!</p> <p>Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).</p>