Adolescent Habilitation Counselor: Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Paid training

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking an Adolescent Habilitation Counselor to support children and youths aged 6–21 with IDD and behavioral health needs in West Chester, PA. You will help them develop social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self-help skills within a structured, safe environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, engaging in ADLs and activities, redirecting challenging behavior, and collaborating with clinicians to progress individualized goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field is required. Education evaluation may be needed if education is outside the U.S.
• Previous experience preferred but not required when working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Proficient computer skills required: Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by supervising and maintaining the well-being of individuals at all times.
• Engage in daily ADLs, recreation, and social activities to promote growth and independence.
• Coach and redirect inappropriate behaviors using supportive communication.
• Support progress by implementing treatment goals in collaboration with the clinical team.

Skills

Proficient communication

Task management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking an Adolescent Habilitation Counselor to support children and youths aged 6–21 with IDD and behavioral health needs in West Chester, PA. You will help them develop social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self-help skills within a structured, safe environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, engaging in ADLs and activities, redirecting challenging behavior, and collaborating with clinicians to progress individualized goals.