Pays $49k-$52k — $19k below the Counselor market median of ~$71k (12 jobs)
Youth Prevention Services Counselor
About the Role
Youth prevention counselor role in Florida. 11-month work schedule with summer month off. $49,000-$52,000 salary.
Join Safe Children Coalition as a Youth Prevention Services Counselor – Summer Month Off in Florida, United States. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to use your skills to make a meaningful change and are passionate about youth development, we want to hear from you!
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $49K - $52K
- 5 weeks PTO
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Coaching, mentorship, and clinical supervision support
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Safe Children Coalition as a Youth Prevention Services Counselor – Summer Month Off.
Key Responsibilities
The YPS Counselor provides prevention-focused services to youth ages 6–17 to help them overcome behavioral, school, or family challenges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, and collaborating with community partners to support youth resilience.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human services field along with relevant professional experience in child welfare or social services. A valid Florida driver's license and the ability to pass a criminal background check are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 16% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Prevention Services Counselor at Safe Children Coalition a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$51k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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