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: Full‑time, Summer Only • 8 AM–10 PM • Every other weekend required
Housing: Subsidized, on‑site dorm housing available

Do More Than a Job—Change a Life

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.

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 dorm‑style housing on campus
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training in trauma‑informed care and evidence‑based 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 at‑risk 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).