What are the responsibilities and job description for the IPS Group Counselor position at CORA Services?
Interested in working for a non-profit organization rooted in a tradition of care and compassion? Join our team! CORA is a fast-paced, growing organization with over 500 team members and growing with a lucrative benefits package to offer. Our team has been helping children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity throughout Philadelphia for the past 50 years and we have continued to put our community first.
CORA Services is a non-profit agency whose mission is to assist youth, children, and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges which impede their development and productivity. CORA provides this assistance throughout the greater Philadelphia area. "Children are the Heart of the Matter"
CORA is in search of a Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) Targeted Clinical Counselorto work with our clients and families receiving services under the IBHS program.
Intensive Prevention Services (IPS) is a program rooted in strong clinically minded care and
social justice. Many of our client referrals come through a police diversion program which gives
youth ages 10-19 the opportunity to participate in counseling rather than be arrested for minor
offenses such as theft, possession, or minor assault.
IPS GROUP COUNSELOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide counseling services to adolescents, children and their family members in home
and Agency locations, group counseling and life-skills education in a specialty afterschool program, and case management services, as appropriate
• Provide child and family-focused individual and group counseling/education in clients'
homes and in the Agency's three-day/week site-based program
• In collaboration with team members, provide case management services in the clients'
homes/schools and collaborates with DHS/Family Court in service planning, delivery,
reporting and monitoring
• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of CORA Services, which includes valuing all
individuals, supporting the individual's potential for growth, and enhancing a
programmatic service system approach
• Perform other duties as assigned by
IPS GROUP COUNSELOR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Master's level Degree in social services profession
IPS GROUP COUNSELOR EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Enthusiasm for work with adolescents and strong relationship-building skills
• Documented experience in treatment or intervention counseling services
• Ability to work a schedule that includes three to four evenings/week to accommodate
after-school group schedules and family schedules
• Valid Driver's License
Does this sound like the perfect fit for you? Come join our WINNING team, apply here and connect with us today.
CORA Services has been named 2021 TOP WORKPLACE in the Philadelphia Region and received the 2021 TOP WORKPLACE WOMEN-LED CULTURE EXCELLENCE AWARD, which signifies our commitment to developing and sustaining a culture that supports, promotes, and values its employees. We provide our employees with solid benefits, a positive atmosphere, meaningful work, and a culture of strong leadership, which in turn drives growth and innovation.
Please note: All new hires are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to starting work with CORA Services.
CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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