Job detail
Direct Care Interview Day 4/22/26
YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/23/2026
Location
Douglasville, Georgia
Salary
$49,000 - $64,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The behavioral youth counselor teaches youth necessary life skills, provides daily physical care, and assists in treatment planning for each resident. Responsibilities also include participating in transports, facilitating group therapy sessions, and completing required daily documentation in the emr system.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred) and have experience working with youth, with strong preference for experience with at-Risk youth or families. Candidates must be able to handle prolonged physical activity, lift up to 50 pounds frequently, maintain a valid driver’s license, and complete cpi and cpr training.
high schoolbachelor degreeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsDocumentationElectronic Medical Record (EMR)CPRTreatment PlanningGroup Therapy FacilitationTherapeutic InterventionsPhysical AgilityCoping Skills DevelopmentLife Skills TeachingCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI)Recreation TherapyDaily Physical CareYouth Transports
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Advancement Opportunities
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Sick Days
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Licensure Supervision
- Growth and Development