Children's Habilitation Counselor- Residential

AECOM; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Devereux recherche un Habilitation Counselor pour travailler avec des jeunes de 8 à 21 ans ayant des troubles du développement. Le poste implique de superviser, d’implémenter des stratégies de gestion comportementale et de promouvoir le développement personnel des enfants. Les candidats doivent détenir un diplôme de baccalauréat en réhabilitation ou domaine connexe et avoir d'excellentes compétences en communication dans un environnement dynamique.

Benefits

Opportunités de formation et développement professionnel

Programme ASCEND - Accélérateur de carrière

Avantages après 30 jours

Qualifications

• Diplôme obligatoire en réhabilitation ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience souhaitée avec des troubles psychologiques ou traumatismes.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement.

Responsibilities

• Superviser et assister dans l'implémentation des plans de programme.
• Développer des plans de leçon D-PBIS pour l'équipe.
• Assurer la sécurité des individus et gérer les comportements inappropriés.

Skills

Communication

Gestion de tâches multiples

Compétences informatiques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Tools

Outlook

SharePoint

EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a positive change in the lives of children & youth? Are you a team player capable of implementing behavior management strategies to improve lives? At Devereux, as a Habilitation Counselor, you will work with children aged 8-21 with IDD/BH/MH diagnoses, impacting their lives by helping them reach their full potential daily.

The youth in this program often face skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation, and developmental skills due to trauma, which affects their resilience and leads to challenges such as school difficulties, family conflict, dependency, or delinquency.

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 team review and implementation.
3. Ensure the safety of individuals you work with.
4. Engage in daily activities including 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 with participation in treatment planning.
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Paid training and professional development
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment, starting the first day of the pay period after 30 days. Learn more at MyDevereuxBenefits.org.

Available shifts: 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 and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges, offering residential, inpatient, assessment, community-based services, and private school educational services.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field required.
• Experience: Preferred but not required, working with individuals with psychological, emotional, behavioral disorders, trauma, or autism spectrum disorders.
• Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, proficient communication, and computer skills (Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft Office).
• License: Valid driver’s license required.

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and promotes a culture of reporting and cooperation with authorities.

Posted Date: 4 days ago (6/3/2025 8:36 AM)

Requisition ID: 2025-44667

Category: Direct Care

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Devereux's employment policy promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.