Youth Counselor | 0.8 FTE | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Training Provided

Job Description Description:Start Your Career Helping Youth – No Experience Needed! (0.8 FTE)Make a Meaningful Impact. Build Your Skills. Grow With Us.Join North Homes Children and Family Services, where compassion meets opportunity. As a Youth Counselor, you'll help create a safe, supportive, and healing environment for youth while building a rewarding career — no experience required. We provide paid training, supportive supervision, and ongoing opportunities for advancement.Pay & BenefitsStarting Pay: $19.23–$22.12/hourSign-On Bonus: $5,000Shift Differentials:+$1.50/hour (Afternoons)+$1.00/hour (Midnights/Weekends)Comprehensive Benefits Package (0.8 FTE):Health, dental, and life insurancePaid time off (PTO) and sick time (ESST)401(k) with employer matchProfessional developmentEmployee referral bonusesShifts AvailableAfternoon, Overnight, and Weekend shifts0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)Additional full-time and part-time opportunities may be availableWhat You'll DoAs a Youth Counselor, you will:Provide daily care, supervision, and mentorship to youth ages 10–18Build trusting relationships and support emotional and behavioral growthCreate and maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environmentTeach coping skills, life skills, and positive decision-makingModel healthy boundaries and consistent expectationsWork collaboratively with a dedicated, supportive teamProgram OverviewNorth Homes operates several residential treatment and support programs, including:Stabilization Program: Short-term placement offering safety and support35-Day Evaluation Program: Comprehensive assessment and treatment planningIntensive Residential Treatment (IRT): 90-day therapeutic interventionResidential Treatment Cottage: Strength-based care for youth with SEDTeens in Transition: Independent living skill developmentWhy Join North Homes?No experience needed — we provide all trainingMeaningful, purpose-driven work that changes livesSupportive, team-oriented cultureClear pathways for advancement in mental health and human servicesReady to Make a Difference?Requirements:Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of youth? We're seeking responsible, compassionate, and self-motivated individuals to join our team supporting at-risk youth in a structured, therapeutic environment.Ideal Candidates Are:Empathetic and committed to helping youth grow, heal, and succeedStrong communicators, both verbal and writtenReliable and professional, able to set healthy boundaries and maintain consistencyTeam players who value collaboration and positive relationshipsMotivated to learn — no prior experience required; full training providedMinimum Requirements21 years of age or olderValid Minnesota driver's licenseHigh school diploma or GEDPreferred (Not Required)Post-secondary education or experience in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Law Enforcement, or related fieldsExperience working with youth, residential programs, or direct care rolesEqual Opportunity EmployerNorth Homes, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or public assistance status.