Counselor - YCA Ft. Stewart

About the role

The YCA Youth Counselor provides educational and personal counseling, guidance, and assessment services to cadets at the Georgia Youth Challenge Program (GaYCP) located at Fort Stewart. The role supports the social, emotional, educational, and vocational development of at‑risk youth aged 16‑18.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counseling sessions to cadets.
• Assess cadet needs and develop personalized support plans.
• Teach life‑skills curricula and coordinate supplemental activities.
• Assist with academic tutoring, job‑skill training, and citizenship education.
• Participate in extracurricular and community‑service projects.
• Maintain flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to work with youth facing complex personal and adjustment challenges.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the mission of the Georgia Youth Challenge Program.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual salary of $48,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for all career stages.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on at‑risk youth.