Youth Counselor
Company: Proteus Inc
Location: Visalia
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Apply Here:
https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/Proteus.jobs?ShowJob=788708036 &
TrackId=ZipRecruiter Deadline: 12/19/2025 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, Dinuba HS, Orosi HS, Tulare
Union HS. 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: 1. 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. 2. Provides supportive
services to at-risk youth and interprets and/or makes appropriate
referrals. 3. Conducts initial assessment interviews and interprets
testing results as part of initial assessment. 4. Places youth in
subsidized and unsubsidized employment. 5. Provides job search
assistance to participants. 6. 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. 7. Prepares
and completes Individual Service Plans. 8. Provides counseling to
at-risk youth, such as job counseling and career counseling. 9.
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 a combination of education and experience. COMPUTER
SKILLS: Moderate computer skills required for data entry, Word,
Excel, and other software programs, as required for the position.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, and interpret documents such as
safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers, employees, or organizations. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and
amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and
percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. REASONING
ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a
variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited
standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Access to transportation, a
California driver's license, and the minimum vehicle insurance
needed by law. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Will require weekly travel to
local Proteus offices or events at 50% of the weekly schedule and
other assigned divisional areas. Travel is primarily local during
the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel
may be expected. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that an employee must meet to
perform the essential functions of this job. ? Employees are
regularly required to stand and use their hands to finger, handle,
or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk: reach with
hands and arms; sit, kneel, stoop, climb, or balance. ? Prolonged
periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. ? Travel to
other locations and outside training. ? Ability to lift and/or move
up to 15 pounds and ability to maneuver a dolly. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. ? Indoor work environment ?
Working conditions include attendance at meetings ? Travel to other
locations and outside training AT-WILL STATEMENT: Employment at
Proteus is employment at will. This means that an employee is free
to leave his or her employment at any time, with or without cause
or notice, and the Company retains the same right to terminate the
employee at any time, with or without cause or notice. Please
understand that continued employment cannot be guaranteed for any
employee. This policy of at-will employment may be changed only by
a written employment agreement signed by the Chief Executive
Officer that expressly changes the policy of at-will employment.
Unless the employee’s employment is covered by a written employment
agreement that specifically provides otherwise, this policy of
at-will employment is the sole and entire agreement between the
employee and the Company as to the duration of employment and the
circumstances under which employment may be terminated. Except
employment-at-will, terms, and conditions of employment with the
Company may be modified at the sole discretion of the Company, with
or without cause or notice at any time. No implied contract
concerning any employment-related decision term or condition of
employment can be established by any other statement, conduct,
policy, or practice. Examples of the types of terms and conditions
of employment that are within the sole discretion of the Company
include but are not limited to, the following: promotion; demotion;
transfers; hiring decisions; compensation; benefits;
qualifications; discipline; layoff or recall; rules; hours and
schedules; work assignments; job duties and responsibilities;
production standards; subcontracting; reduction, cessation, or
expansion of operations; sale, relocation, merger, or consolidation
of operations; determinations concerning the use of equipment,
methods, or facilities; or any other terms and conditions that the
Company may determine to be necessary for the safe, efficient, and
economic operation of its business. DISCLAIMER: The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and requirements, which may change from time to time based on
business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations that do
not create an undue hardship to the Company may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the job. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Apply online by visiting our
website at www.proteusinc.org. If you would like to contact us
regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance
completing the application process, please get in touch with Human
Resources at 559-735-3670 or email at proteusapps@proteusinc.org.
This contact information is for accommodation requests only and
cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Proteus
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you would like
more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit
www.EEOC.gov. If you are looking for a job that encourages
work-life balance, Proteus has just the job for you! Visit our
website to review a full list of open positions across our
organization
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