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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Youth Program Counselor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Farmington Hills, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 11 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$40,458 / year median in Michigan

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary:

The Youth Program Counselor guides and ensures the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. Assists with activity planning and receive special training to fully support kids' needs during their stay at the camp. Works with children, co-workers, and other staff to provide a safe and beneficial summer day camp experience in a Christian environment. To help provide a fun and a safe place for youth to play and to learn values that will stick with them for a lifetime.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide sports/arts/education/mentoring programs for youth ages 5 to 16.Help with the day-to-day activities of the Fusion Program, such as:

Recreation activitiesHelp tutor & supervise the homework roomEncouraging teens to come to youth group eventsBe aware of and follow all safety precautions and procedures.

Help with the maintenance of all areas used by the program.

Assist with the preparation and distribution of daily snack.

Assist the director in whatever manner needed.

Keep records in compliance with standards in order to assure program evaluation/certification requirements.

Keep the Family and Youth Ministries Coordinator informed on all critical issues.

Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

High school diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities1+ year experience working with children preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Ability to collaborate on social issues within kids, families and communities.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePointWillingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.