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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WI Youth Counselor Position in WITTENBERG, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description Youth Counselor (Summer Only) - Change a Life This Summer! Homme Youth & Family Programs \| Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI Location: Wittenberg, WI Pay: \$18.50/hr (Mon-Fri) * \$20.50/hr (Weekends) Schedule: Fulltime, Summer Only * 8 AM-10 PM * Every other weekend required Housing: Subsidized, onsite dorm housing available Do More Than a Job-Change a Life At Homme Youth and Family Programs, we provide traumainformed care and treatment for children and adolescents experiencing severe trauma, behavioral challenges, and delinquency. Our mission: help young people recover, grow, and thrive independently. 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. Youth Counselor - What You\'ll Do 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. Responsibilities include: Maintain sight-and-sound supervision at all times Support daily routines, structured activities, and therapeutic programming Monitor hygiene, living areas, and safety (including contraband checks) Document daily observations, behaviors, and incident reports Transport youth to appointments, school, and activities Assist or supervise during meals Update parents, social workers, therapists, and other professionals Respond appropriately during crisis situations, including verbal/physical aggression Why You\'ll Love Working Here As part of Lutheran Social Services, you\'ll receive exceptional training, benefits, and support: Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health & dependent... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0F63C5614F1B4479