Youth Counselor

Apis Services Inc•Philadelphia, PA

12h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

CHOR YFS is looking for Youth Counselors at our Germantown Program. In this role, you will use a variety of counseling techniques to engage with our youth clients, including open-ended questions, activities, and exercises. The goal is help youth develop a self-awareness, identify strategies for growth, and feel supported.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of college in a social or human services related field OR: High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years working with youth.
Basic computer skills.
Must pass criminal history (including FBI) and child abuse history clearances.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be available for all shifts (AM, PM, and O/N).

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, room conditions, visitation (in-house and community), and any applicable service.
Supervises residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with BARJ principles.
Collaboratively create residential behavioral goals in conjunction with clinical staff and case manager.
Actively (via participation or close monitoring) supervises residents during recreational activities and provides instruction when necessary.
Supervises residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues.
Closely supervises residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times.
Implements behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans.
Overnight shift duties include the following: perform 15-minute checks on all residents, paperwork (make copies), and resident laundry, test any urine samples, and clean and organize areas throughout the building.
Ensures safe evacuation of residents during emergencies and fire drills.
Record reports (i.e. Incident Reports, ISP’s, etc) in a professional and timely manner.
Plans and carries out rewards for assigned primary resident(s).
Physically restrains residents (only when necessary, in order to ensure safety) following passive restraint training in accordance with program policies.
Oversees resident health and hygiene.
Completes room and personal searches in accordance with program policies, documenting all according to program policies.
Attends all required meetings and trainings.
Maintains building cleanliness, performing light maintenance and building improvements (i.e. painting, etc.), primarily during overnight shifts.
Transports clients in company vehicles, as needed.
Performs other job duties as assigned.