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Methodist Home For Children
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Assessment Counselor Supervisor

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$19/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Mission-Driven Team as an Assessment Counselor Supervisor!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth?

Operated by Methodist Home for Children in partnership with the Department of Public Safety, the Bridges Juvenile Crisis and Assessment Center in Winston-Salem, NC provides comprehensive juvenile assessments in a residential setting, connecting youth aged 10 to 17 to the services they need in their communities.

Our mission is to create brighter futures for Level II offenders, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us on this journey.

We are currently seeking one Supervisor for Day Shift (7 AM – 7 PM) to lead and inspire our dedicated team.

What You'll Do

As a Supervisor, You Will

  • Provide hands-on supervision and training to Youth Care Workers, fostering a supportive and effective team environment.
  • Implement direct care services and ensure the delivery of high-quality support to youth in our care.
  • Actively engage youth in assessment activities, helping them unlock their potential and find the services that match their needs.
  • Monitor and maintain the safety and integrity of the physical property, ensuring a secure environment for all.

What You Bring

  • Age Requirement: At least 21 years old.
  • Experience: Background in a human services field, particularly working with youth.
  • Leadership Skills: Previous supervisory or staff management experience.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Licensing: A valid driver’s license.
  • Compliance: Ability to pass pre-employment background, driving, and substance screenings.

Why Work with Us?

Methodist Home for Children offers excellent benefits to full-time employees after 90 days of employment, including:

  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Methodist Home for Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Be a part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion, growth, and making a real difference. Join Methodist Home for Children and help us shape a brighter future for the youth we serve.

#MHCJOBS

Key Responsibilities

The supervisor will provide hands-on supervision and training to Youth Care Workers while ensuring the implementation of direct care services and high-quality support for the youth. Responsibilities also include actively engaging youth in assessment activities and monitoring the safety and integrity of the physical property.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a background in a human services field working with youth, and have previous supervisory or staff management experience. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Safety MonitoringCompliance ScreeningHuman Services Background

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assessment Counselor Supervisor at Methodist Home For Children a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Counseling — ranked against 13,755 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Juvenile Assessment — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,755 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Winston-Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,507/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.0
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Winston-Salem, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Methodist Home For Children

Individual and Family Services
Raleigh
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Health Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Credit Union Membership