What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Counselor - SIL- JFK position at Valley Youth House?
Position Title: Life Skills Counselor - SIL
Program Area: Philadelphia
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 for the Life Skills Counselor:
- Successfully engage youth 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 and life skills services as a parent would according to youth 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.
Minimum Qualifications for theLife Skills Counselor:
- BS/BA in human services
- A minimum of one year experience working with adolescents
- Ideal candidate shall have experience in life skills instruction and adolescent development.
- They shall possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail.
- They shall be extremely well organized and have an ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate the ability to function well as a team member.
- Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
- Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software), external databases, and Google Suite is desired.
- Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
- Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
**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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