
Teen counsler job without a degree
Is this a such thing?

Greetings Teresita. Yes, there is such a thing. I just left an agency that hired young adults as Counselors within their afterschool programs. It's an entry-level position that did not even require a high school diploma, but they did want the Counselors without a high school diploma to be in school. So keep searching and keep asking because there are a lot of scam artists out there. Good luck...from Elizabeth.

you can get good leads for jobs and referrals if you start off volunteering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Hi Teresita, Here are some Counseling openings in your area. It looks like some you would need a certification for, but others you would not. I would also look into youth facilities in your area, including Boy & Girls Clubs, YMCA's, etc. http://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search?header_search_type=jobs&l=85756&q=Counselor&utf8=✓ Good luck! -Mark

I actually went to a healthcare job fair last week and learned about youth counseling job opportunities in residential rehabilitation centers. The only experience needed is the desire to help others. Keyword search Youth Counselor jobs in your area and take a look at the job descriptions.

Hello Teresita, So glad you could be a part of our Jobcase community! What are you referring to as a teen counselor? Please let me know so I can help you out.
Teen counselor jobs without a degree do exist, as stated on the other posts. In addition to community groups like the Boys and Girls club, consider also faith-based programs that cater to teens. Some require familiarity and adherence to their beliefs, some do not.
One question you might ask yourself is where you want to be in 5, 10, 20 years. If teen counseling is something you want to do as a career - not just a job and a paycheck - consider that it might be challenging to advance without educational training. If college is not an option, consider continuing education/seminar/conference training that are usually a week or less, and often include a certificate at the end.