Program Counselor
Core
Design and implement cultural, educational, and recreational programming for youth in secure detention facilities to promote safety, teamwork, and reintegration.
Role type
Program Counselor (Secure Detention)
Builds
Youth development programs, workshops, and activities within secure detention centers
Domain
Juvenile justice / Child welfare / Secure detention
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Program development, youth engagement, vendor management, program evaluation, stakeholder liaison, training delivery
Preferred skills
Experience in community work, knowledge of juvenile justice systems
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement cultural, educational, and recreational programming; Work directly with youth to promote teamwork and critical thinking; Assess programs through observation and surveys; Act as liaison with contracted providers for vendor management; Develop provider meetings and performance evaluations; Train staff and providers on new programming modules
Seniority
Mid-level IC
