Juvenile Justice Counselor

Juvenile Justice Counselor working with at-risk youth

"From the Hardest Challenges Come the Greatest Rewards"

Three Springs, Inc. has been helping reunite families since 1985. We operate 25 residential treatment programs in 10 different states for adolescents with behavioral and emotional difficulties.

Three Springs of Paint Rock Valley (30 miles from Huntsville, AL) is currently hiring for Juvenile Justice Counselors.

The Counselors job is to supervise their group of residents and participate in the daily activities with them. The day is spent in one of the following activities; school, community service projects, vocational projects, chores and recreation. This program is a short term, 3-4 month program for adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems. The adolescent boys in this program have been sent by the State of Alabama for minor crime.

The Counselor position does require a Bachelors degree in the following fields, recreation and leisure studies, psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, child and family studies or other related field.

We currently have a few counselor positions available for immediate placement but we are also looking for future staff. If you are unable to start right away or have not yet completed your degree you can still apply. All staff must pass an initial drug test and are drug tested periodically during their employment. Applicants must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

We offer a good starting salary, great medical and dental benefits, staff housing, 401 K retirement after one year, 2 1/2 weeks paid vacation, paid training, advancement opportunities and the chance to make a difference in the life of a child.