Relief Counselor - Va Beach
Compensation
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Job Description
About Us
Tidewater Youth Services Commission is committed to serving court-involved and at-risk youth in the Tidewater Region of Virginia. Our residential programs are professional, challenging and fast-paced. You will leave every day knowing you made a difference in this world.
Our Work Environment Includes
- Team effort
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
We are looking for Relief Counselors to join our team and to provide direct supervision, and individual, group and family counseling to youth in a residential setting. Must have day, evening, and weekend availability. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping at-risk youth succeed in getting their second chances on the path to adulthood.
Workdays
Weekends as needed
Education
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification
- Driver's License (Required)
- First Aid/CPR Certification (Required)
Shift Availability
- Day Shift
- Night/Evening Shift
- Overnight Shift
- Work Location: Oceanfront Virgnia Beach, VA
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct supervision and counseling services to at-risk youth in a residential setting. Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions as part of the residential program.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and current First Aid/CPR certification. The role requires availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
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The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in Portsmouth
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $269k
- Typical market rent
- $1,629/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.