Life Skills Counselor

Valley Youth House; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

FSA (Health Care/Dependent Care)

Job summary

Valley Youth House is seeking a Life Skills Counselor for the Dauphin/Cumberland County area. The role involves 1:1 instruction totaling 748 hours per year, aligned with youth Transition/Independent Living goals, and requires coordination with the client’s team and adherence to program guidelines.

The position supports a hybrid schedule, including evenings, with responsibilities for accurate documentation and professional representation at court hearings and community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work or related field; if degree is unrelated, at least 1 year of social services experience.
• One or more years of experience working with youth/young adults or providing case management services.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to transport clients as needed.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule that includes evenings.
• Pre-employment physical and drug test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 748 hours per year (17 hours/week x 44 weeks; at least 8.5 hours/week in Cumberland AAI) of 1:1 instruction with caseload on youth goals in the Transition/Independent Living plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required paperwork per guidelines.
• Provide timely updates to the client’s team per guidelines.
• Represent Valley Youth House professionally at court hearings, meetings and public events.

Skills

Case management experience

Youth work

Hybrid schedule

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Position: Life Skills Counselor- $21hr - $24hr

Location: Dauphin/Cumberland County

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a Trauma Informed / Healing centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. We want our clients and staff to feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and be empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Should You Apply?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the Life Skills Counselor:

• Facilitate 748 hours per year (17 hours a week x 44 weeks, at least 8.5 hours per week must be directly in Cumberland AAI) of 1:1 instruction with their assigned caseload working on youth established goals in the Transition/Independent Living plan at the level of service determined by the Service level needs assessment.
• Ensure the timely & accurate completion of all required paperwork (includes documentation requirements) per the AAI Paperwork Guidelines/Manual document and the approved program description.
• Ensure timely updates to all members of the client's team per the guidelines listed in the approved program description.
• Represent Valley Youth House in a professional manner at all Court hearings, professional meetings and public events.

Minimal Qualifications for the Life SkillsCounselor:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field. If the degree is in an unrelated field then the candidate must have at least 1 year of experience in the social services field.
• One or more years experience working with youth and young adults or providing case management services.
• A valid driver's license, a motor vehicle report that meets agency requirements and reliable transportation that can safely transport clients if needed.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule that includes evenings.
• Ability to complete the pre-employment physical and drug test requirements.

Physical Requirements of the Life Skills Counselor:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
• Medium to heavy work requiring walking X Constantly
• Light work that includes stairs and narrow access points XOccasionally
• Light work that requires long distance driving XOccasionally

*If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.