Boys & Girls Aid is an anti-racist, LGBTQIA2S+ positive organizationthat demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Boys& Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diversestaff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your uniqueexperiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive communitydedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuingothers. Boys & Girls Aid& #8239;in& #8239;Portland, OR& #8239;is lookingto hire a& #8239;Part-time Youth Care Counselor. Are you caring andempathetic while able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries?Can you remain calm and patient in stressful situations? Do you have astrong work ethic? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!This direct care position earns a& #8239;competitive wage& #8239;of \$19.50 - \$20.00/hour. Bilingual employees are eligible for anadditional 8% pay differential. We provide excellent benefits, includingmedical and dental. First-year employees receive 11 paid holidays; 80hours paid flexible time off; 1 personal paid day; 40 hours paid sicktime; 90% paid employee health plan; 403(b) Retirement Plan with match;Flexible Spending Account; Life/AD& D; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. We also offer arobust in-house training program on topics such as Collaborative ProblemSolving and Trauma Informed Care. If this sounds like the rightopportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID Founded in1885, we are focused on family permanency. Our mission is to make surethat every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and modelhealthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate thebest opportunities for children. As we focus on building positive andlong-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundationfor the youth we serve. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUTH CARE COUNSELOR As aYouth Care Counselor, you have the rewarding job of providing directcare to the children in our program. You work with the youth to createroutines, build positive relationships, and develop a framework for themafter they leave our care. Acting as a mentor, you provide exceptionaldaily living assistance for each youth. This includes establishingfoundational services, assisting with applications and homework, andfacilitate proper communication. Additionally, you conduct dailyactivities for the youth based on their developmental ages andcapabilities. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A YOUTH CARE SPECIALIST / COUNSELORBachelor\'s degree along with 1 year of experience in mental health,social services, or a related field& #8239;OR& #8239; 2+ years ofexperience. Valid driver\'s license and a good driving record. For moreinformation, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. PleaseDO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications throughour website.https://boysandgirlsaid.applicantpool.com/jobs/1065053-8131.html