What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I position at Diakon?
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.
Weekend Alternative Program: weekend hours
General Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing life space management and counseling to adolescents as well as performing a number of duties to develop, coordinate, instruct, and supervise program activities.
- Conducts individual and/or group counseling sessions.
- Adheres to the stated practices and guidelines for treatment meetings, reviews, and counseling sessions.
- Childline & DHS FBI clearance results required prior to beginning employment.
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. A Bachelors degree in human services preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year 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.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
