Youth Development Specialist (Youth Counselor)

The Youth Development Specialist provides direct care, supervision, and support to youth in a residential treatment setting. This role represents one of the central relationships for youth in the constellation of therapeutic activities at Northwest Passage.

What You Will Do

Provide close supervision of youth, develop and implement program activities, integrate routines and rhythms, ensure basic needs are met, cultivate connections with youth, build a curious stance to understand emotions and needs, and utilize least restrictive measures necessary to maintain safety.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidates will show an understanding of and an ongoing dedication to actively applying Northwest Passage's values, which are embedded into each role: Quality & Adaptability, Respect & Compassion, Leadership & Courage, Connection & Well-being.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in a social or behavioral science field (e.g. psychology, social work, sociology, education) or equivalent courses and/or relevant experience working with youth who have significant mental health needs
• Proven experience working with youth who have significant mental health needs
• Demonstrated reliability, with an ability to follow through on commitments and expectations
• Strong self-regulation skills to remain calm in stressful situations, and effective self-care strategies to support personal well-being and resiliency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds
• Enthusiasm for learning and growth, and ability to receive feedback and learn from mistakes
• Proven ability to adapt to change
• Commitment to serving others and making a difference in the lives of youth

Benefits

• 21.00-$28.00/hour wage
• Health Insurance (no deductible)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings with Discretionary Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health benefit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
• Longevity Benefit
• Relocation Assistance
• Off-Site Housing ($500/month rent), dependent on availability
• Northwest Passage is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loan forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance/Loan Reimbursement (available through an application and approval process)