York County Prep Program Counselor

Diakon; York (York County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance (short-term)

Disability insurance (long-term)

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Diakon seeks a dedicated youth services professional to develop and oversee day and evening programs that support youth through counseling and life skills development. You will mentor participants, assist them in setting personal goals, and document progress with care and confidentiality.

The role emphasizes creating structured youth activities, coordinating staff, and maintaining accurate written summaries of program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in human services preferred.
• Experience: a minimum of one year 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, instruct, coordinate, and supervise youth programs including life space counseling & management.
• Serve as counselor/mentor to assigned youth, helping them achieve personal goals and well-being.
• Prepare a written summary of applicable work.

Skills

Counseling

Mentoring

Program coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

High school diploma

Job description

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 Benefits include 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