Summer Youth Care Counselor (YCC) – Seasonal (Mid-May to August, Dates TBD)

Direct Care | Austin, TX

Hiring Lead: Alisa Guardiola, HR Generalist/Recruiter

Position Overview

We are seeking Summer Youth Care Counselors (YCCs) for a full-time seasonal contract running from mid-May through August (final dates TBD).

• Training: Begins mid-May
• Program Dates: June through August
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

This role involves direct supervision and engagement with youth in a structured residential setting, including active participation in recreational and water-based activities.

Key Requirement (Non-Negotiable)

This position requires active participation in water activities:

• You must be able to swim
• You must be willing and able to enter the water with children
• Staff are not permitted to supervise from the poolside only

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, guidance, and support to youth in care
• Help implement treatment goals through structured activities and interactions
• Plan and lead recreational, leisure, and enrichment activities
• Actively supervise youth during all activities, including swimming and water-based programming
• Document daily behaviors, incidents, and observations
• Ensure youth attend scheduled school, work-training, and other activities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old (some college preferred)
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• Ability to understand and respond to individual and group behavioral dynamics
• Must pass FBI fingerprinting and drug screening per state requirements
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance required

Compensation

$19.50 – $24.50 per hour, pending degree and experience

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, temporary (mid-May–August, dates TBD)
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• In-person role based in Austin, TX

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – available to all seasonal employees

Additional Information

• This position includes physical activity, including swimming and active participation in water-based supervision, which are considered essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and screenings.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Lift or exert up to 30 pounds occasionally, up to 15 pounds frequently
• Walk, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, kneel, crouch, run, climb, balance, and crawl as needed
• Administer physical restraints safely
• Perform visual inspections, read and transcribe accurately, and operate a motor vehicle
• Hear and respond quickly to emergency support requests via oral communication or electronic devices

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Settlement Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment based on legally protected characteristics. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

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