Adolescent Habilitation Counselor

Devereux•West Chester, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth? At Devereux, our Habilitation Counselors support children, adolescents ages 6–21 with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Behavioral Health needs, Mental Health diagnoses, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional or psychiatric challenges. In this role, you will help youth build social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and self-help skills while providing structure, safety, and compassionate support each day. Population Served: Children and adolescents ages 6–21

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related degree required.
Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficient communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (Proficient in Outlook, SharePoint, EHR, Microsoft office).
Valid driver’s license must be maintained
Candidates must be atleast 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety: Supervise and maintain the well-being of the individuals in your care at all times.
Engage and connect: Participate in daily ADLs, recreational, and social activities to encourage growth, confidence, and independence.
Coach and redirect: Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors while reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.
Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives while working collaboratively with the clinical team to support each person’s development.

Benefits

Opportunities to grow in behavioral health and human services
A fun, fast-paced, supportive team environment
ASCEND Career Accelerator Program
Paid training and professional development
Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment, effective the first day of the first pay period after 30 day.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.