YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR

OPTIMIST BOYS HOME & RANCH

2 days ago

Woodland Hills, California$21.50/hrFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Optimist Boys Home & Ranch as a Youth Care Counselor – Full-Time, $21.50/hr in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Woodland Hills Campus - Woodland Hills, CA 91364Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.50 - $21.

Key Responsibilities

and Responsibilities Include: Daily care, protection and supervision of residents.

Implements discipline and limits within the treatment setting.

Provides role modeling, understanding, guidance and example in order to promote in the Residents have a better understanding of himself/herself and the society in which he/she lives.

Provided for the residents' emotional and physical well-being.

Requirements

degree required and/or equivalent related experience.

An educational background that will make it possible to earn the children’s respect and to exemplify the values of education.

Personal characteristics to be able to work effectively with the children in placement as well as adequate knowledge, skills and experience.

Ability to be comfortable with the adolescents and be responsive to their needs.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $21.50/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Optimist Boys Home & Ranch as a Youth Care Counselor – Full-Time, $21.50/hr.

Key Skills

Crisis ManagementBehavioral DynamicsGroup TherapyCPRFirst AidResident SupervisionCase DocumentationTutoringConflict ResolutionRole ModelingPatient CareCommunication Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR position at OPTIMIST BOYS HOME & RANCH includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Counseling — Counselor Career Context

This Counseling position at OPTIMIST BOYS HOME & RANCH is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $21.50/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Woodland Hills, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Management, Behavioral Dynamics, Group Therapy, CPR, First Aid, Resident Supervision, Case Documentation, Tutoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Youth Care Counselor provides supervision, care, and protection for residents while implementing treatment plans and behavioral limits. Responsibilities include monitoring emotional and physical well-being, maintaining detailed logs, and leading group activities.

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