Trauma-Informed Residential Youth Counselor | Growth & Support

Valley Youth House; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company **

Short- and long-term disability

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

Wellness programs

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Valley Youth House in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a full-time Residential Youth Counselor to cover Sun–Thu 2pm–10pm, earning $19–$21 per hour. You will implement individual youth plans, provide on-the-floor supervision, and help with daily living activities in a trauma-informed setting.

You will facilitate life skills groups, monitor safety, and maintain precise records. The position includes strong benefits and growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualificações

• Must be 21+ years old and able to identify with and adapt to the Shelter program goals.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with at least one year working with adolescents.
• Basic cooking knowledge to prepare nutritious meals and teach cooking as a life skill.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Creativity, flexibility in approaches to people and projects.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Must pass an annual motor vehicle clearance for agency vehicles.
• Proficient in Windows software; familiarity with Google Suite is desired.
• No history or conviction of prohibited criminal or child abuse offenses.

Responsabilidades

• Spend a minimum of 95% of working hours providing on-the-floor supervision and safety monitoring.
• Engage youth in implementing individual plans using trauma-informed frameworks.
• Support daily living activities, including meals, housing, academics, and budgeting.
• Facilitate life skills groups and structured activities to promote growth.
• Intervene and report crises per agency and regulatory protocols, including safety plans.
• Maintain accurate client documentation and enter notes into Credible after shifts.
• Attend mandatory trainings and participate in team meetings with prepared agendas.

Conhecimentos

Adolescent development knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Creativity and flexibility

Multitasking abilities

Ability to work with diverse popu l at

Valid driver's license

Motor vehicle clearance

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Windows

Google Suite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Valley Youth House in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a full-time Residential Youth Counselor to cover Sun–Thu 2pm–10pm, earning $19–$21 per hour. You will implement individual youth plans, provide on-the-floor supervision, and help with daily living activities in a trauma-informed setting.

You will facilitate life skills groups, monitor safety, and maintain precise records. The position includes strong benefits and growth opportunities within the organization.