What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries?
Mentoring high risk male youths who may have a history of violent behavior.
Juvenile justice, adjudicated youth, youth counseling, criminal justice, youth services
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Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, instructing, coordinating, and supervising programs for youth enrolled in Day and Evening Programming including life space counseling & management.
- Assumes the responsibility of being a counselor/mentor to assigned youth; assists youth with accomplishing personal goals and developing a better sense of personal well being.
- Prepares a written summary of applicable work.
- Childline and DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.
- Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy-need covid vaccine card or file for exemption prior to beginning employment.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree in human services preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions normally required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.
Pay is based on years of experience and may differ from really estimates.
- Day 1 Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance
- Ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000
- Paid general orientation including customer service training.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
