Overnight Youth Counselor — Mentoring & Safety Leader

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOR Youth & Family Services is seeking Youth Counselors to provide supervision, mentoring, and direction to residents at CHOR-YFS STLP Germantown in Germantown, PA. Overnight shifts, full-time role, compensation $19.00 per hour.

The program combines counseling, education, recreation, and life skills within a residential treatment setting for adolescent males. The position requires completing safety and care duties and collaborating with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in human services related field OR: High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years working with youth.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must pass criminal history (including FBI) and child abuse history clearances.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents.
• Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
• Actively supervise residents during academic instruction, recreational activity, in the community, and in common areas of the facility.
• Collaboratively create residential behavioral goals in conjunction with clinical staff and case manager.
• Create and maintain electronic health records (EHR) and reports to record residents’ progress toward behavioral goals.
• Will be trained in accordance with our structured program policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or associate degree in human services related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHOR Youth & Family Services is seeking Youth Counselors to provide supervision, mentoring, and direction to residents at CHOR-YFS STLP Germantown in Germantown, PA. Overnight shifts, full-time role, compensation $19.00 per hour.

The program combines counseling, education, recreation, and life skills within a residential treatment setting for adolescent males. The position requires completing safety and care duties and collaborating with clinical staff.