Youth Counselor – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus | Training Provided bei North Homes Children & Family Services

Description

Start Your Career Helping Youth – No Experience Needed!

Join North Homes Children and Family Services, where you can build a meaningful career supporting youth in a safe, structured, and positive environment. We’ll train you every step of the way — no prior experience required.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $19.23–$22.12/hour 
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Shift Differentials: +$1.50/hour (afternoons) | +$1.00/hour (midnights/weekends)
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Tuition assistance and career advancement opportunities
  • Employee referral bonuses

Shifts Available

• Day, Afternoon, Overnight, and Weekend shifts available 
• Full-time and part-time opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care, supervision, and mentorship to youth ages 10–18 
• Create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment
• Teach life and coping skills through structured routines and positive interactions
• Model appropriate behavior and set consistent boundaries
• Collaborate with a supportive team and program supervisors

Program Overview

North Homes offers several youth residential programs, including:

• Stabilization Program: Safe, short-term placement with case management 
• 35-Day Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment and action planning
• Intensive Residential Treatment: 90-day therapeutic program
• Residential Treatment Cottage: Strength-based care for youth with SED
• Teens in Transition: Independent living skill development

Why Join North Homes?

• No experience required — paid training provided
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Apply Today! Start your journey with North Homes Children and Family Services and make a difference in the lives of youth and families across Minnesota.

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 succeed 
• Strong communicators, both verbal and written
• Reliable and professional, able to set healthy boundaries and maintain consistency
• Team players who value collaboration and positive relationships
• Motivated to learn — no prior experience required; full training provided

Minimum Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred (Not Required)

• Post-secondary education or experience in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Law Enforcement, or related fields
• Experience working with youth, residential programs, or direct care roles

Equal Opportunity Employer

North 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.