Job Listing

Our client in Bemidji is seeking a part-time Youth Counselor to provide case management and supervisory services to youth residing at the shelter including individual and group counseling, advocacy and outreach, household shift duties, and other support services related to operating a residential youth program. Also includes drop-in counseling to non-residential youth and parents and community education activities. This position requires use of auditory and visual skills approximately 95% of the time.

Duties not listed above:
• Advocate for the needs of runaway, homeless and high-risk youth, and their families.
• Work with county and tribal programs including social services, law enforcement, probation, school districts and other community youth services providers.
• Participate in agency and program staff meetings, retreats and other agency related functions.
• Maintain up-to-date client and drop-in record keeping activities. Assist with data gathering activities.
• Conduct activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting, DHS licensing and HIPAA, the Data Privacy Act.
• Provide transportation to youth as needed using agency vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
20-30 hours/week
Schedule will vary depending on client’s needs.
Shifts are usually: 8am-4pm; 4pm-midnight; and midnight-8am.

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field and/or three years of direct service with youth. Minimally, must have two years of college experience and must be willing to actively achieve a 4-year degree.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedules including evening and weekends.
• Ability to pass MN DHS Applicant Background Study, Bureau of Criminal Background Check, and a sexual contact background check. Drug screen required.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with youth and families of diverse backgrounds, including Caucasian youth, Native American youth, and LGBTQ+ youth.
• Be self-motivated and a good team builder. Be a positive role model to staff, youth, families and community.
• Must have previous individual and group counseling experience with adolescents that includes crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Must maintain the strictest confidentiality standards regarding employee and client information.
• Must be insurable on Client’s auto policy. Must have valid driver’s license.

Bemidji, MN