What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor - YPC position at AC001 Acenda, Inc.?
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an
Counselor Non-ExemptAcenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Youth Counselor to support the Youth Partial Care in Cape May, New Jersey.
As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.
Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Youth Counselor. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional care for youth ages 8-18 and their families
- Assist with group activities and transportation
- Participate in treatment, assessment and collaboration with the treatment team
- Provide culturally competent service delivery
- Participate in innovative initiatives designed to engage communities in care and treatment
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field plus a minimum of one year of experience in the provision of youth mental health services
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record
- Professionalism and a commitment to excellence in care
- Bilingual a plus
We Provide:
- $1000 Sign-on Bonus
- An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
- Mission-driven core
- Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance
- 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
- Generous time-off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Year-end performance bonuses
Department/Program
Youth Partial Care - Cape May (YPCCM)
