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

Location: Luzerne

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma Informed / Healing Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. We strive for our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• Hybrid opportunities.
• 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.
• Location and obtaining of housing options for youth to lease during and after program participation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two-years experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in human services OR an equivalent combination of experience (in the field).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to operate agency vehicles.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent/young adult development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.
• Higher education is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

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

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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