Youth Counselor

COUNSELORS NEEDED!


 

Counseling at The Discovery School of Virginia and The Discovery School of Virginia for Girls challenges you to apply your own life experience as part of a team committed to changing the lives of troubled youth. Few other entry-level positions will offer you such a unique opportunity for professional development and personal fulfillment.



As a counselor ("Group Leader"), you work cooperatively with other adults to plan growth and adventure experiences for youth in your care. You lead work and play activities, as well as structured meetings where students resolve differences. Most importantly, you foster a healthy, secure environment in which young men and women can turn their lives around.

 

 

We provide on-the-job training in



* Group Dynamics,

* Individual and Group Treatment,

* Outdoor Living Skills,

* Conflict Resolution, and

* First Aid



THE PROGRAM



The Discovery School serves boys and girls who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems. Often our students have experienced failure or frustration in the traditional school setting. They typically have unresolved emotional and family issues. Rather than following a medical treatment model, we provide students with warm but firm guidance in forming supportive relationships with peer and authority figures. We believe that the outdoor environment acts as a constant teacher to boys and staff alike, because it offers challenges and opportunities to experience tangible success.



Two Group Leaders and a supervisor are assigned to each group of ten students at the school. Groups live in rustic campsite villages comprised of 8-10 cabin-sized tents which they design, construct, maintain, and replace as needed. As part of a typical day, students work to meet the basic needs of the group. They also attend formal academic classes and participate in group recreation activities. During the summer groups have the option of planning extended off-campus backpacking and canoeing trips. Each day ends with a meeting where students can evaluate their own day, resolve feelings, and plan for tomorrow.



COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS



* College Degree

* Concern for others

* Ability to commit around-the-clock supervision

* Sense of adventure

* Willingness to learn



Starting Salary $23,000/$26,500@2yrs.

Medical and Dental plan @90 days

Paid Holidays

Free Room/Board when on duty

Simple IRA

Three weeks paid vacation

Room for advancement



Apply Online:

www.discoveryschool.org



Call Toll Free: 1-877-207-9417