Youth Counselor

Apis Services Inc • Doylestown, PA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

CHOR Youth & Family Services is looking for Youth Counselors to provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and direction to residents in our Mathom House & Easton Manor Programs. The role aims to enhance the lives of kids in need of professional support. Our residential treatment facilities, located in Doylestown area, Bucks County PA, are dedicated to providing responsive and innovative care to adolescent males through a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates counseling, education, recreation, and life skills instruction. The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS), an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is expanding its programs to offer treatment-oriented care rather than custodial care, meeting the critical behavioral and mental health needs of over 650 children and families every year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree 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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents.
• Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
• Actively supervise residents during academic instruction, recreational activity, in the community, and in common areas of the facility.
• Collaboratively create residential behavioral goals in conjunction with clinical staff and case manager.
• Create and maintain electronic health records (EHR) and reports to record residents’ progress toward behavioral goals.
• Will be trained in accordance with our structured program policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees