Children's Intensive Adolescent Habilitation Counselor- Residential

AECOM; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services is seeking a Habilitation Counselor to work with children aged 8-21 with behavioral and developmental challenges in a supportive environment. The role involves implementing behavioral strategies and fostering skills in social and emotional development through direct care and structured activities.

Benefits

Paid training and professional development

Career Accelerator Program

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• Education requirement is a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Preferred experience in behavioral health settings.
• Skills in communication and multitasking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist individuals in implementing program plans.
• Engage in daily activities and address inappropriate behaviors.
• Develop and implement treatment plan goals.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR

SharePoint

Outlook

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 will impact their lives by unlocking their full potential daily.

From a behavioral perspective, the youth in this program have skill deficits in impulse control, emotion regulation, and developmental skills due to trauma. This trauma often affects their resilience, leading to feelings of emptiness, fear, abandonment, impulsivity, emotion dysregulation, and self-destructive behaviors. These traits can result in challenges in school, family conflicts, dependency, delinquency, lack of peer support, and difficulties in vocational and life skills.

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 to participate in treatment planning.
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
• Paid training and professional development
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (more at MyDevereuxBenefits.org)

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

Schedule: One weekday and one weekend day off

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, and behavioral and psychiatric challenges. Located in West Chester and Malvern, PA, services include psychiatric residential treatment, community-based mental health and employment training, and educational services for children and adolescents (6-21 years) with various diagnoses.

Qualifications

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

Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and fosters a culture of reporting abuse, cooperating fully with authorities.

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

Requisition ID: 2025-44668

Category: Direct Care

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Devereux's employment policies promote equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.