Youth Counselor(IPS

Xiente•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

General Summary of the Position: As a Youth Counselor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional, physical, and social well-being of adolescent and youth residents. Working in small group settings, you and your team will ensure that the individuals in our care thrive and achieve their goals. The Counselor will provide targeted support to help youth aged 10 to 19 who are facing disciplinary issues at school, conflicts at home, or challenges within their community. overcome obstacles and develop healthy coping strategies.

Requirements

General Summary of the Position: As a Youth Counselor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional, physical, and social well-being of adolescent and youth residents. Working in small group settings, you and your team will ensure that the individuals in our care thrive and achieve their goals. The Counselor will provide targeted support to help youth aged 10 to 19 who are facing disciplinary issues at school, conflicts at home, or challenges within their community. overcome obstacles and develop healthy coping strategies.
Primary Responsibilities/ Tasks: 1. Conduct evidence-based focus groups utilizing the Positive Action curriculum to help youth cope with issues related to family dynamics, abusive histories, substance abuse, and other challenges. 2. Provide bi-weekly individual counseling sessions to each youth in the caseload, addressing their specific emotional and behavioral needs. 3. Offer additional support to youth and family members by facilitating therapeutic sessions or referring them to appropriate therapeutic resources. 4. Engage youth to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of their involvement in the organization and program, as well as its impact on their personal development. 5. Conduct pre- and post-assessments with each youth to measure the impact of program outputs and outcomes. 6. Collaborate with a Case Manager to conduct the initial intake process, either on-site or at the youth’s home. 7. Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and regularly consult with the Case Manager and program staff regarding each youth’s progress. 8. Participate in home visits and engage with parents/guardians to discuss youth progress and necessary actions. 9. Participate in monthly case review meetings with the team and DHS Liaison, ensuring accurate tracking of each child’s progress toward IPS-driven outcomes. 10. Collaborate with program staff to achieve specific program goals, including: a. 85% of youth completing at least 90 days of the program. b. 90% of participants improving their social skills by the end of the program. c. 80% of youth reducing violent behavior by the end of the program. d. 80% of youth improving school attendance by the end of the program. e. 80% of youth who admitted to using drugs or alcohol reducing their usage frequency. f. 100% of youth being connected to support services addressing their referral reasons. g. 50% of youth being connected to workforce development training. 11. Document all services provided for each assigned case, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality, including daily attendance. 12. Actively participate in after-school activities, including assisting with transportation, cooking, event coordination, outreach events, or other duties as needed. 13. Participate in at least 20 hours of training and professional development annually.14. Contribute to Xiente community events and participate in quarterly strategic meetings as required. 15. Complete any other duties as assigned by the Student Success Coordinator.
Organizational Competencies: Leadership: • • Takes initiative and is empowered to lead within the position. Influences others in a positive way. Customer Service: • • Complies with the service expectations of internal and external stakeholders (results oriented). Assertive communication with others (verbal, not verbal and written) Productivity: • • • Oriented to high efficiency and quality standards. Committed to compliance with deadlines with diligence. Demonstrates accountability. Innovation: • • • Incorporates technology to day-to-day processes to drive results with efficiency. Promotes creative solutions to problems. Propose new ideas to improve the processes. Teamwork: • • • Demonstrates the ability to adjust to situations of change in a positive manner. Promotes interaction with others based on respect, courtesy, transparent communication, and optimism. Values the opinion of others and listen to different perspectives.

Responsibilities

Conduct evidence-based focus groups utilizing the Positive Action curriculum to help youth cope with issues related to family dynamics, abusive histories, substance abuse, and other challenges.
Provide bi-weekly individual counseling sessions to each youth in the caseload, addressing their specific emotional and behavioral needs.
Offer additional support to youth and family members by facilitating therapeutic sessions or referring them to appropriate therapeutic resources.
Engage youth to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of their involvement in the organization and program, as well as its impact on their personal development.
Conduct pre- and post-assessments with each youth to measure the impact of program outputs and outcomes.
Collaborate with a Case Manager to conduct the initial intake process, either on-site or at the youth’s home.
Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and regularly consult with the Case Manager and program staff regarding each youth’s progress.
Participate in home visits and engage with parents/guardians to discuss youth progress and necessary actions.
Participate in monthly case review meetings with the team and DHS Liaison, ensuring accurate tracking of each child’s progress toward IPS-driven outcomes.
Collaborate with program staff to achieve specific program goals, including: a. 85% of youth completing at least 90 days of the program. b. 90% of participants improving their social skills by the end of the program. c. 80% of youth reducing violent behavior by the end of the program. d. 80% of youth improving school attendance by the end of the program. e. 80% of youth who admitted to using drugs or alcohol reducing their usage frequency. f. 100% of youth being connected to support services addressing their referral reasons. g. 50% of youth being connected to workforce development training.
Document all services provided for each assigned case, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality, including daily attendance.
Actively participate in after-school activities, including assisting with transportation, cooking, event coordination, outreach events, or other duties as needed.
Participate in at least 20 hours of training and professional development annually.14. Contribute to Xiente community events and participate in quarterly strategic meetings as required.
Complete any other duties as assigned by the Student Success Coordinator.