York County Prep Program Counselor

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries; York (York County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in York County seeks a dedicated individual to develop and oversee youth programming, mentoring participants towards personal growth. Candidates should have relevant experience and, ideally, a degree in human services. Offering competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and generous referral bonuses.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition Assistance up to $15,000 annually

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Referral bonuses up to $3,000

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in related positions.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in human services.
• Ability to lift and manage objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise programs for youth in Day and Evening Programming.
• Act as a counselor/mentor to assist youth in achieving personal goals.
• Prepare written summaries of applicable work.

Skills

Life space counseling & management

Youth mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Full Time , Evenings , Monday-Friday, 2 PM -9:30 PM

Hours/Pay Period: 75

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, instructing, coordinating, and supervising programs for youth enrolled in Day and Evening Programming including life space counseling & management.
• Assumes the responsibility of being a counselor/mentor to assigned youth; assists youth with accomplishing personal goals and developing a better sense of personal well being.
• Prepares a written summary of applicable work.

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree in human services preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions normally required.

ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Day 1 Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Day 1 Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled