Youth Counselor
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A team-focused mindset and strong communication skills.
- The ability to stay calm and confident in challenging situations.
- Willingness to participate in physical safety interventions when needed.
- Reliable transportation to the worksite.
- Ability to pass a full background check, including fingerprinting.
- Build strong, positive relationships with youth through daily interactions and structured activities.
- Model teamwork, accountability, and respect to encourage positive behaviors.
- Collaborate with peers to maintain a supportive and safe environment.
- Guide youth through recreational, vocational, and life-skill development programs.
- Respond calmly and effectively in moments of crisis, providing reassurance and direction.
- Accurately complete required reports and documentation to support ongoing care.
About the company
Woodward Academy provides residential treatment for male youths who are adjudicated delinquent or CINA. It offers programs that redirect delinquent or negative behaviors toward positive, socially acceptable patterns by introducing students to a normative culture and delivering behavioral and cognitive change through structured treatment services. The facility operates in a safe, controlled environment and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its goal is to help students learn, develop, and apply skills that guide them toward positive futures. How it differs from competitors: it combines a normative culture model with comprehensive residential treatment and accreditation to ensure consistent, structured support focused on long-term behavioral and cognitive change rather than short-term interventions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woodward, Iowa
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Four 2026 National Merit Finalists reinforce academic selectivity and college-placement strength.
- Woodward North won Alpharetta's 2026-2027 School Garden Support Program, expanding hands-on learning.
- Five 2025-2026 football All-State honors and multiple athletics awards strengthen student-life recruiting.
What critics are saying
- Tuition reached $36,350 for middle and upper school in 2026, limiting affordability.
- Niche lists 2,447 students, while Woodward claims 2,703, showing data inconsistency.
- Elite Atlanta private schools like Lovett and Westminster intensify admissions competition each year.
What makes Woodward Academy unique
- Two-campus Atlanta network spans College Park and Johns Creek, widening feeder reach.
- Woodward serves Pre-K through 12th grade, retaining families across the full pipeline.
- 2026 Maymester ran eight international programs, signaling unusually deep experiential offerings.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Gym Membership
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Budget