Prison classification counselor vs youth counselor

The differences between prison classification counselors and youth counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a prison classification counselor and a youth counselor. Additionally, a prison classification counselor has an average salary of $52,033, which is higher than the $36,754 average annual salary of a youth counselor.

The top three skills for a prison classification counselor include role model, treatment programs and . The most important skills for a youth counselor are direct care, mental health, and crisis intervention.

Prison classification counselor vs youth counselor overview

	Prison Classification Counselor	Youth Counselor
Yearly salary	$52,033	$36,754
Hourly rate	$25.02	$17.67
Growth rate	10%	12%
Number of jobs	27,559	78,461
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	4	4

Prison classification counselor vs youth counselor salary

Prison classification counselors and youth counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Prison Classification Counselor	Youth Counselor
Average salary	$52,033	$36,754
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $69,000	Between $27,000 And $49,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	New York State Restaurant Association
Best paying industry	-	Professional

Differences between prison classification counselor and youth counselor education

There are a few differences between a prison classification counselor and a youth counselor in terms of educational background:

	Prison Classification Counselor	Youth Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Psychology
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	California State University - Long Beach

Prison classification counselor vs youth counselor demographics

Here are the differences between prison classification counselors' and youth counselors' demographics:

	Prison Classification Counselor	Youth Counselor
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%	Male, 43.8% Female, 56.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	15%	15%

Differences between prison classification counselor and youth counselor duties and responsibilities

Prison classification counselor example responsibilities.

Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
Work towards empowering juveniles and their families to support a positive lifestyle by providing strength base intensive intervention and rehabilitation services.
Organize and lead regular youth and college bible studies, teaching about prayer and promoting spirituality.

Youth counselor example responsibilities.

Instruct students in course work including: reading, writing, mathematics, behavior modification, and social skills.
Train in physical restraint, conflict resolution, first aide, CPR, blood borne pathogen management and universal precautions.
Complete functional assessment evaluations of residents and write individualized rehabilitation goals that encourage community integration.
Monitor behavior, safety and location of juvenile residents that are court mandate, psychological/behavioral disorders, physical disabilities and autism.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in all back-of-house areas and customer areas.
Supervise teens on maintaining cleanliness of cottage, individual rooms and their individual appearance.

Prison classification counselor vs youth counselor skills

Common prison classification counselor skills

Role Model, 72%
Treatment Programs, 28%

Common youth counselor skills

Direct Care, 8%
Mental Health, 8%
Crisis Intervention, 7%
CPR, 7%
Social Work, 7%
Necessary Paperwork, 6%

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