Evening Residential Youth Counselor

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short- and long-term disability

Pre-tax Health Care and Dependent Care

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Valley Youth House seeks a Residential Youth Counselor to support at-risk youth through trauma-informed care and positive youth development. The role focuses on on-site supervision, safety monitoring, and implementing individual plans with youth.

Responsibilities include daily living support, skill-building activities, documentation, and crisis intervention. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with adolescents.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and able to identify with Shelter program goals.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience working with adolescents.
• Basic cooking knowledge to prepare nutritious meals for youth.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility when working with diverse populations.
• Must pass annual motor vehicle clearance to operate agency vehicles.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with Google Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person goal planning, supervision, and safety monitoring on the floor (95%+ of hours).
• Engage youth/clients using positive youth development and trauma-informed approaches.
• Support activities of daily living, including meals, housing, and planning.
• Lead life skills groups and structured activities for youth development.
• Intervene and report crises following agency, county, state, or federal protocols.
• Maintain accurate client documentation, including Credible notes by shift end.
• Attend required trainings and participate in team meetings with prepared agendas.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year experience with adolescents

Tools

Credible system

Google Suite

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Valley Youth House seeks a Residential Youth Counselor to support at-risk youth through trauma-informed care and positive youth development. The role focuses on on-site supervision, safety monitoring, and implementing individual plans with youth.

Responsibilities include daily living support, skill-building activities, documentation, and crisis intervention. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with adolescents.