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Community Youth Services
Olympia, Washington

Haven House Associate Counselor & Overnight (QTR04.12)

CounselorNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$21.12-$27.08/hr

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Job Description

Community Youth Services is seeking dedicated Associate Counselors for the Haven House program, offering a supportive role for youth ages 12–17. This dynamic position involves filling in for Residential Counselors, ensuring a safe environment, and aiding in the personal development of at-risk youth. Currently seeking individuals interested in overnight shifts but all are welcome to apply.

  • Competitive Pay: $21.12 to 27.08 per hour DOE
  • Flexible Scheduling: On-call positions available for dynamic shift coverage.
  • Rewarding Work: Help shape the future of at-risk youth by providing essential guidance and support.

Qualifications

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Two years of education or experience in social sciences or related fields.
  • Valid TB test results or the ability to obtain them within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Create a nurturing environment to minimize crisis behavior.
  • Offer guidance and counseling to maintain safe behavior.
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals.
  • Coordinate daily activities and provide structured support.
  • Conduct intake assessments and behavioral observations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Act as a crisis liaison and provide community resource information.

This position is more than a job; it’s a chance to empower youth and contribute to their journey towards a brighter future. If you’re ready to take on this fulfilling role, apply now and join us in steering young lives towards success and stability.

Apply Today and Help Us Make a Difference!

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and passion for working with youth. We look forward to hearing from you!

Agency Qualifications

Successfully clear a thorough background check with no history of causing harm, particularly to children or vulnerable adults.

  • Maintain a clean criminal record, demonstrating professional and personal integrity.
  • Hold a valid Washington State Driver's License with at least five years of driving experience and a good driving record for the past three years.
  • Provide proof of auto insurance with coverage of $100,000 or more.
  • Show cultural sensitivity and the ability to respond to the diverse needs of the organization’s community.
  • Acquire CPR/1st Aid/Bloodborne Pathogen certification within 30 days of employment (required before starting some positions).
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Community Youth Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Crisis interventionBehavioral observationTreatment planningIntake assessmentMeal preparationTeam collaborationFirst aidCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Haven House Associate Counselor & Overnight (QTR04.12) at Community Youth Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,788 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Youth Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 20% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$50k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,788 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Youth Services

Non-profit Organizations
Olympia, WA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
On-call positions available