Supervised Community Treatment Counselor -Dubuque
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Job Description
- Job Location: Dubuque Campus - Dubuque, IA 52001
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: High School Diploma or GEDJob
- Shift: Varied Shifts
- Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
What you will do? As the Supervised Community Treatment Counselor you will work with children ages 13 to 18 in the community that are undergoing treatment for mental or behavioral health concerns. This position will play a critical role in the day-to-day care of the children including the use of Trauma Informed Care.
This treatment method allows us to look beyond a child's behavior to the deeper trauma that caused it. Specific responsibilities include: Provide consistent, individualized reinforcement to client behavior, using daily issues to teach and reinforce adaptive behaviors.
Utilize a proactive/preventive method of intercepting problems to neutralize them before they escalate. Strategically utilize identified behavior management techniques and other de-escalation training to assist clients in developing appropriate behaviors.
Assist clients in developing insight into their behaviors so that they learn to self-identify and self correct. Understand the impact of client’s behaviors on their own actions/reactions in the workplace and utilizes team feedback to enhance the effectiveness of their interventions.
Understand the population and is aware of individualized treatment plan. Provide daily living supervision and treatment intervention Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client based on trust & respect.
Evaluate the impact of behavioral, group treatment, and life-space interventions and provides direction/feedback. Assure consistent, ongoing, and timely provision for basic client needs.
Safely transport youth to/from program activities and community resources monitoring behaviors and following agency transportation protocols. Effectively participates in team to review case progress and provide best programming Why Work here?
Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all.
The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.
As a valued team member, you are eligible for: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401k Retirement plan Growth & Advancement opportunities Excellent paid leave time package 7 Paid holidays Flexible Work
Schedule
Business casual work environment Educational discounts Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need: To qualify you must be at least 23 years of age and possess a highschool dilploma. A Bachelor's degree in a human services or a related field of study. is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in working with children in a mental health setting is preferred but, not required. Additional requirements include: Desire to help kids succeed Strong communication skills Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide consistent, individualized reinforcement and utilize proactive methods to intercept and neutralize behavioral problems for children aged 13 to 18 undergoing mental or behavioral health treatment. Key duties include establishing therapeutic relationships, assisting clients in developing self-insight, and ensuring the consistent provision of basic client needs.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 23 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED; a Bachelor's degree in a human services field and prior experience working with children in mental health settings are preferred but not mandatory. A valid driver's license with a clean record and a strong desire to help kids succeed are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Child and Adolescent Mental Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 13,634 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $73k (middle half $64k–$86k)301 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Iowa | 159 active | 13,654 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 38% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Supervised Community Treatment Counselor -Dubuque at FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,634 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
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