Position: FT - Thrive Residential Coordinator - ($22hr - $25hr)

Location: Allentown

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. VYH works from a trauma informed / healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• 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 for the Thrive Residential Coordinator:

• Provide high quality leadership and supervision to team members, volunteers and interns in all program settings and foster a culturally sensitive, youth-centered environment.
• Develop and facilitate programming which includes daily routines, daily house meetings, life skills groups weekly, and recreation activities as appropriate.
• Attend both external and internal agency training and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
• Effectively utilize CSEC training to identify potential indicators of exploitation and use preventative therapeutic interventions as required.

Qualifications for the Thrive Residential Coordinator:

• Minimum of two years of experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in human services OR an equivalent combination of experience (in the field) with higher education is preferred.
• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the Thrive program. Candidates with lived experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any.
• vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients. Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Physical Requirements for the Thrive Residential Coordinator:

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

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