Adolescent Habilitation Counselor — Growth & Impact

Devereux; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Benefits after 30 days

ASCEND Career Accelerator

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services in West Chester, PA seeks a Habilitation Counselor to support children and youth ages 6–21 with IDD, behavioral or mental health needs, and autism spectrum disorders. You will help residents build social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self‑help skills in a structured, safe, compassionate environment.

Shifts are 7:00am–3:00pm or 2:00pm–10:00pm, with full‑time or part‑time schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field; Education Evaluation required if outside the U.S.
• Experience preferred with behavioral health/IDD/ASD; ability to multitask; strong communication.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by supervising and maintaining well-being of individuals at all times.
• Engage in daily ADLs, recreational and social activities to promote growth and independence.
• Coach and redirect challenging behaviors using supportive communication.
• Collaborate with clinical team to implement individualized treatment goals.

Skills

Communication

Safety supervision

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services in West Chester, PA seeks a Habilitation Counselor to support children and youth ages 6–21 with IDD, behavioral or mental health needs, and autism spectrum disorders. You will help residents build social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self‑help skills in a structured, safe, compassionate environment.

Shifts are 7:00am–3:00pm or 2:00pm–10:00pm, with full‑time or part‑time schedules.