Youth Counseling Support Specialist

The Sound House, a place where everyone is heard, is a resource center for 13-18 year old youth. We provide a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where young people can develop essential life skills, build positive relationships, and explore their potential. We are committed to empowering our youth to achieve success in their personal and academic lives.

We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Part-Time Youth Support Specialist or Counseling Student to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth. This role involves facilitating group activities, providing mentorship, and ensuring the safety and well-being of youth participating in our afterschool program. This position offers valuable hands-on experience for individuals pursuing careers in counseling, social work, or related fields.

Responsibilities:

• Group Facilitation:
• Lead and facilitate engaging and age-appropriate group activities, including discussions, workshops, and recreational activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive group environment that encourages participation and open communication.
• Youth Mentorship and Support:
• Build positive and supportive relationships with youth, serving as a mentor and role model.
• Provide psychoeducational groups, individual support and guidance to youth as needed.
• Supervision and Safety:
• Supervise youth during program hours, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with other staff members and volunteers to ensure a cohesive and effective program.
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth, particularly at-risk youth, is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with youth.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and organizational guidelines.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with teens: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lebanon, MO 65536 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lebanon, MO 65536: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16