Staff Counselor

Responsible for the care and supervision of emotionally disturbed child and adolescent residential clients. Helps clients in a positive, respectful manner that recognizes individual differences. Models appropriate behaviors. Contributes to the therapeutic community. Implements, monitors, and reports upon therapeutic strategies and programming. Ensures the provision of a safe and homelike atmosphere throughout the residential unit. Documents client’s progress and related pertinent data. We are filling vacancies on the 3-11 shift.  We are looking for one to one workers for large male clients. 


Woods, a private, nonprofit organization, provides a broad range of human services to people with special needs and challenges. The primary goal is to maximize each individual’s potential while ensuring a high quality of life for everyone served. Within this context, Woods helps individuals acquire and develop new skills that will help them lead full and rewarding lives. Requirements Must be 21 years of age and available to work every other weekend for all positions.

Staff Counselor II

High school diploma (or equivalency) plus 12 semester credit hours from an accredited college/university program and 2 years of direct care experience required. Experience with children/adolescents preferred.

Staff Counselor III

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in a human services, which includes, but may not be limited to the following: sociology, political science, counseling, criminal justice, pastoral counseling, elementary/special education of family therapy and other related fields. A minimum of 1-year direct care experience required or supervised practice in lieu of the experience requirement. Experience with children/adolescents preferred.