Life Skills Counselor

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. VYH works from a trauma informed / healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• We offer a 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 up to 6% 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
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

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,
• Instruction and case management services as a parent would according to youths' 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

Qualifications for the Life Skills Counselor:

• BS/BA in social work or similar degree in human services as well as three years of related experience in the field.
• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the
• independent living program.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is essential for fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, which includes transporting youth to various destinations, such as meetings, therapy sessions, or school. Due to the time-sensitive nature of these commitments and the geographic spread of the locations throughout Delaware County and surrounding areas, public transportation is generally not a viable option and youth cannot be transported using ride-share options.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
• Candidates with lived experience considered

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Occasionally
  
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly

**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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