Wellness Educator - AIC

Position: FT - Wellness Educator - ($31hr - $37hr)

Location: AIC - Philadelphia

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 of the Wellness Educator

• To provide high-quality clinical direction and leadership to staff in all program settings and foster a positive youth/human development environment.
• A minimum of 15% of working time will be spent providing individual counseling services to assigned clients in clinical areas.
• A minimum of 35% of working time will be spent providing group instruction in clinical services areas including ATOD, parenting, anger management, LGBTQ supports, and others as identified by program needs.
• Ensure up-to-date paper & electronic program and client records in compliance with agency practices & protocols, county, state & federal regulations, and private grant requirements as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications for the Wellness Educator

• The Wellness Educator shall be a mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development in the independent living program.
• The Wellness Educator will possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development, clinical group instruction, and curriculum development.
• Will have a strong background or interest in working with youth facing challenges with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers and flexible in their approaches to people and projects.
• They will never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
• They shall possess a minimum of three years of experience working with adolescents and a Masters in counseling, social work, or an equivalent combination of experience in the field and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of counseling experience.
• Experience working with and assessing clients with challenges with Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds X Occasionally

**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.