BAM Youth Mentor & Counselor II

Youth Guidance; Homestead (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

401k

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

Youth Guidance in Homestead, PA seeks a BAM Youth Specialist II to mentor boys in grades 6–12, applying CBT and trauma-informed methods. The role focuses on building social skills, making responsible choices, and fostering school and community engagement.

Responsibilities include leading groups, providing individual counseling, documenting progress within 24 hours, and collaborating with schools and families. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or related field required.
• Two years of youth engagement experience minimum.
• Two years of supervised group counseling experience preferred.
• LPC/LSW or LCPC/LCSW/LMFT+ preferred.

Responsabilités

• Recruit and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth for the BAM program.
• Lead 4–5 weekly BAM groups during the school day.
• Provide individual, family, and crisis counseling sessions as needed.
• Deliver trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate support to BAM participants.
• Document interactions within 24 hours and maintain program records.
• Contribute to annual program budgeting for field trips and events, and coordinate with schools and partnering organizations.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with school staff and Youth Guidance teams.

Connaissances

CBT

Group Counseling

Trauma-informed Care

Cultural Sensitivity

Written and Verbal Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or related field

Master’s degree in social work or counseling with youth engagement experience (preferred)

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Youth Guidance in Homestead, PA seeks a BAM Youth Specialist II to mentor boys in grades 6–12, applying CBT and trauma-informed methods. The role focuses on building social skills, making responsible choices, and fostering school and community engagement.

Responsibilities include leading groups, providing individual counseling, documenting progress within 24 hours, and collaborating with schools and families. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with Master’s preferred.