Life Skills Counselor - York

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence.

We are currently looking for a qualified applicant to fill the following position: Life Skills Counselor

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the lives of youth and their families? Look no further! We are currently hiring for the position of Life Skills Counselor in York County. Join our team and enjoy various benefits and opportunities that make this job truly special.

Why Should You Apply for the 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.

Essential Functions for the Life Skills Counselor:

• Meeting with youth/clients to model and practice independent living skills, such as academic and career planning, priority setting, money management, and health and wellness.
• Representing our program and agency professionally, and establishing positive community relationships.
• Coordinating with community contacts, including referral/funding sources, children and youth agencies, landlords, probation, school personnel, employers, and more.
• Being available for on-call rotation and addressing any crisis or critical incident according to agency protocols.
• Participating in agency training and workshops, completing required hours and annual training.

To be considered for the Life Skills Counselor, your minimum qualifications should include:

• An associate degree in social work or related field.
• 5 years of experience working with youth and families.
• Sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to transport youth to and attend in-person Independent Living Groups a minimum of 1x per week till 7 PM and assist in transports to/from groups.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.

Although not required, the following qualifications would be preferred:

• A BS/BA in social work or related field.
• One year of related experience in the field.

Physical Requirements for the Life Skills Counselor:

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

If you are passionate about positively impacting the lives of youth and their families and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you. Please apply now to join our dedicated team of Life Skills Counselors!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person