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 care FSA


• Paid time off (vacation + sick)


• Ten paid holidays


• Subsidized dormstyle housing on campus


• Mileage reimbursement


• Paid training in traumainformed care and evidencebased practices


• 403(b) retirement plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Service awards & recognition

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 20+ years old


• High school diploma or GED


• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle


• Ability to complete Mandt & CPI training within 90 days


• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and manage moderate physical demands

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.)


• 1+ year of experience in human services, residential care, or working with atrisk youth


• Experience in crisis management, Mandt, or CPI

Work Environment

You'll work in a community-like setting and may be exposed to:

• Outdoor weather conditions


• Moderate noise levels


• Situations requiring crisis response and behavioral intervention

Travel up to 25% may be required, including occasional overnights.

Make This Summer Count

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.

Apply today!
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).