Youth Counselor - Therapy, Casework & Growth

ADP, Inc.; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Earn while you learn

Career advancement opportunities

Leadership development and growth

Build relationships that change lives

Help individuals achieve personalGoals

Support independence and self‑belief

Make a positive impact every day

Mission‑driven organization

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services in Shelby, OH is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide comprehensive social services focused on therapeutic care for adolescents. You will participate in planning, organization, and delivery of cross-disciplinary services including case work, counseling, and treatment planning.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, 21+ years of age, and a driver’s license, with background checks and pre‑employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and one (1) year experience; OR Master’s degree in related field.
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age
• Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre‑employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling.
• Works and counsels with individual residents to effect and monitor treatment and progress.
• Utilizes group‑counseling techniques to effectively monitor and enhance treatment progress.
• Works with external agency staff to understand case history and identify specific treatment needs.
• Coordinates the implementation of treatment related activities.
• Maintains and completes required documentation prior to the end of the shift.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its commitments.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Abraxas Youth & Family Services in Shelby, OH is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide comprehensive social services focused on therapeutic care for adolescents. You will participate in planning, organization, and delivery of cross-disciplinary services including case work, counseling, and treatment planning.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, 21+ years of age, and a driver’s license, with background checks and pre‑employment screenings.