Life Skills Counselor

Position: Life Skills Counselor ($19hr - $21hr)

Location: Harrisburg / (Perry County)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the lives of youth and their families? Look no further! We are currently hiring for the position of Life Skills Counselor. Join our team and enjoy various benefits and opportunities that make this job truly special.

Why Should You Apply for the Life Skills Counselor?

• Flexible scheduling: We understand the importance of work-life balance.
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the Life Skills Counselor

• Successfully engage youth/client in developing and implementing their individual goal and/or transition plan using positive youth development, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• A minimum of 50% of the working hours will be spent providing quality in-person goal planning, instruction and case management services according to youth's/clients identified level of service.
• Ensure up-to-date paper & electronic client records in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements as applicable.
• Facilitate a long term project that is either an ongoing workshop or initiative.

Qualifications:

• They shall possess a minimum of two-years experience working with adolescents
• A BS/BA in human services or an equivalent combination of experience in the field and education.
• The Life Skills Counselor shall be a mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development in the independent living program.
• The Life Skills Counselor will possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development.
• This individual will be organized and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers and flexible in their approaches to people and projects.
• They will never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Physical Requirements for the Life Skills Counselor:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not ADA compliant. X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another X Constantly

If you are passionate about positively impacting the lives of youth and their families and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now to join our dedicated team of Life Skills Counselors!

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