Children's Habilitation Counselor- Residential

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Habilitation Counselor to work with children and youth aged 8-21 with various diagnoses. The role involves implementing behavior management strategies, supervising daily activities, and ensuring safety, all within a supportive environment that promotes growth and development.

Benefits

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities to learn and grow

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders preferred.
• Proficient communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist individuals in implementing program plans.
• Develop drafts of D-PBIS Lesson Plans.
• Ensure the safety of the individuals.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth?

Are you a team player who can implement behavior management strategies to improve the lives of others?

At Devereux, as a Habilitation Counselor, you will have the opportunity to work with children ages 8-21 with IDD/BH/MH diagnoses and impact their lives by unlocking their full potential daily.

From a behavioral perspective, the youth in this program often have skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation, and developmental skills, often due to trauma. This trauma can compromise resilience, leading to feelings of emptiness, fear, abandonment, impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and self-destructive behaviors, affecting their academic, familial, social, vocational, and placement stability.

Every day as a Habilitation Counselor, you will…

1. Supervise and assist individuals in implementing program plans to improve social, emotional, physical, and self-help skills.
2. Develop drafts of D-PBIS Lesson Plans for review and implementation by the multidisciplinary team.
3. Ensure the safety of the individuals you work with.
4. Engage in daily activities such as ADLs, recreational, and social activities.
5. Address and redirect inappropriate behaviors.
6. Implement treatment plan goals and objectives.

You will be offered:

• Opportunities to learn and grow in behavioral health and human services fields.
• A fun, fast-paced, supportive environment where you can participate in treatment planning.
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Paid training and professional development.
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (more info at MyDevereuxBenefits.org) starting from the first day of the first pay period after 30 days.

Available Shift: 7am - 3pm | 2pm - 10pm

Schedule: One scheduled day off during the week, every other weekend.

Compensation: $20.25 - $23.05/hr (based on experience and education)

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. Located in West Chester and Malvern, PA, services include psychiatric residential treatment, residential treatment, inpatient psychiatric hospital, assessment services, community mental health services, employment and social skills training, and private school educational services for children and adolescents (6-21 years) with various diagnoses, often with trauma histories.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field required.

Experience: Previous experience preferred but not required. Experience working with individuals with psychological, emotional, behavioral disorders, trauma, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, or autism spectrum disorders is a plus. Must manage multiple tasks, have proficient communication and computer skills (Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office), and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, fostering a culture of reporting and cooperating with authorities to ensure safety.