Youth Counselor Jobs

Full-time; salary with benefits; $46,000-48,000/annually

Sirona Recovery is proud to offer a competitive benefits package which prioritizes the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff including:

• FREE disability insurance
• Affordable health and dental insurance including voluntary Accident or Critical Illness plans
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K
• 11 PAID holidays each year
• PAID day off for your birthday
• 24 hours of personal time
• FREE life insurance
• Career growth through FREE trainings during work hours including trainings that satisfy Continuing Education Units for licensing requirements
• Parking Reimbursement
• PAID vacation and sick time
• FREE vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement (full IRS rate)

Intensive Support Services (ISS) provides mentoring, crisis intervention, individual counseling, and evidenced-based group programs to Marathon County youth and their families. Electronic monitoring and substance testing are also conducted as directed by Marathon County enabling youth to safely remain in the community while working towards their goals and fulfilling their court ordered obligations. The Youth Counselor provides one-on-one, family, and group services to work toward goals and provide support and resources. This position meets with clients primarily in the community, assisting with transportation, as needed.

The Youth Counselor completes a family assessment that identifies areas of needed support and growth opportunities to develop individualized Service Plans. This position provides evidence-based services tailored to meet the needs of the youth and their family including mentoring, family counseling, individual skills building, coordination and/or referral to prosocial activities, and assistance in obtaining employment. The Youth Counselor co-facilitates groups on topics including healthy decision making, life skills, anger management, and gender specific groups. This position connects youth and families to community resources and participates in meetings with school staff, Social Workers, and other providers.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) & web-enabled databases
• High level of skill in organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of applicable social service and community service providers in Marathon County preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of and experience providing services using person-centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care
• Effective interpersonal skills in bringing people together to solve problems
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQ+ identities
• Exercise good judgment

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services field, Master’s preferred
• At least two years of experience working with youth in the Mental Health &/or Substance Abuse field, preferred
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance
• Ascribe to & champion The Difference Principles

SIRONA RECOVERY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) matching
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Referral program
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Work Location: One location