Life Skills Counselor

• Flexible scheduling: We understand the importance of work-life balance.
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind. Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

• Successfully engage youth/client in developing and implementing their individual goal and/or transition plan using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• A minimum of 50% of the working hours will be spent providing quality in-person goal planning, instruction, and case management services according to youth's/clients identified level of service.
• Ensure up-to-date paper & electronic client records in compliance with program, county, state, and federal regulations and private grant requirements as applicable.
• Facilitate a long-term project that is either an ongoing workshop or initiative.

• They shall possess a minimum of two years of experience working with adolescents
• A BS/BA in human services or an equivalent combination of experience in the field and education.
• The Life Skills Counselor shall be a mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development in the independent living program.
• The Life Skills Counselor will possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development.
• This individual will be organized and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers and flexible in their approaches to people and projects.
• They will never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally.
• The ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not ADA-compliant. X Occasionally.
• Moving from one worksite to anotherX Constantly.

At Valley Youth House, we do more than just provide a home for vulnerable, abused and homeless youth; we partner with thousands of individuals to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. We understand that everyone’s needs and situations are unique. That’s why we offer responsive programming that is built to fit the needs of each young person we work with. No two programs are identical, and each provides youth with meaningful support, skills and strength. Our wide-ranging programs allow Valley Youth House to remain a constant in the lives of those we serve.