Youth Counselor

DEADLINE: September 12, 2026 COMPANY OVERVIEW: Proteus is the premier provider of training, education, and community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley.

Since its inception in 1967, Proteus has been in a continuous state of evolution, adding and expanding services as the changing needs of the workforce emerge.

Our "Mission" is to provide education, workplace training, job placement, and other support services to farm-working families and diverse program participants to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency.

COMPANY BENEFITS: Proteus, Inc.

is proud to offer our eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program, which includes: § A 37.5-hour workweek § 13 paid holidays § Self-care and bereavement leave § Health Insurance § Dental Insurance § Vision insurance § Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) § Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage § Voluntary insurance options § A 403(b) and Roth retirement plan § Flexible spending account options § An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) § A generous $1,500 tuition assistance program Additionally, Proteus, Inc.

is proud to be a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.

POSITION SUMMARY: In partnership with Woodlake High School.

Provides services in the areas of outreach, assessment, vocational exploration, case management, counseling, development of customers' individual plans, job search assistance and follow-up services; assists in preparation of administrative assignment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Initiates and maintains contact with youth, High School staff, employers, job services and community agencies who express interest in the In-School Youth program opportunities.

Provides supportive services to at-risk youth and interprets and/or makes appropriate referrals.

Conducts initial assessment interviews and interprets testing results as part of initial assessment.

Places youth in subsidized and unsubsidized employment.

Provides job search assistance to participants.

Assesses skill levels and service needs of participants, including administering and interpreting objective assessment, test results, completing formal objective assessment, to include training and employment needs of the youth, and determining supportive services needs of customers.

Prepares and completes Individual Service Plans.

Provides counseling to at-risk youth, such as job counseling and career counseling.

Provides case management services to participants.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in related field, OR four (4) years of directly related experience and/or training; OR ...