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At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success. Founded in 1924 today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 11,000 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.
Position Summary
Becoming a Man (BAM) Counselors are responsible for guiding young men in grades 7 – 12 to learn, internalize, and practice social skills, make responsible decisions for their future, and become positive members of their school and community. BAM Counselors do this by providing the young men with the mindsets, values, and abilities they need to develop into healthy, responsible young men and thrive.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience/Training
Skills/Abilities
Completion of BAM curriculum training.
Ability to commit to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
Succinct written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to function well in group and team settings.
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
Ability to pass criminal background and sex offender checks.
Willingness to occasionally participate in youth sports activities.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Knowledge of advanced psychological concepts (e.g. CBT, Clinical Processing, Modeling and Group Development) preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Youth Guidance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity along all of these lines. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO