Bilingual Youth Counselor

Xiente•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Xiente, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're seeking a passionate, compassionate, and dedicated Youth Counselor to join our IPS 54K Program and make a lasting impact in the lives of youth and families across Philadelphia. This is more than a counseling position. It's an opportunity to become a mentor, advocate, role model, and source of support for young people navigating some of life's most difficult challenges. As a Youth Counselor, you will work directly with youth ages 10-19 who may be experiencing challenges related to school attendance and discipline, family conflict, community violence, trauma and emotional stress, behavioral concerns, substance use, and social and peer-related challenges. Through counseling, mentorship, advocacy, and family engagement, you'll help young people develop confidence, resilience, healthy coping skills, and positive pathways toward success.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
Minimum two years of experience working with youth and adolescents.
Experience with counseling, case management, behavioral health, or youth development programming.
Experience working with at-risk, underserved, or justice-involved youth strongly preferred.
Experience facilitating groups and family engagement activities.
Fluent Spanish and English bilingual communication skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about supporting youth and families
Understands trauma-informed and strengths-based practices
Builds trusting relationships with young people
Communicates effectively with diverse communities
Is organized, reliable, and self-motivated
Thrives in both independent and team-based environments
Views challenges as opportunities to create positive change

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling and support services to youth.
Facilitate engaging evidence-based group sessions.
Help youth develop problem-solving, decision-making, and emotional regulation skills.
Support youth in overcoming barriers and achieving personal, behavioral, and academic goals.
Respond to crisis situations with professionalism and compassion.
Build meaningful relationships with parents and caregivers.
Conduct home visits to assess needs and strengthen family support systems.
Empower families by connecting them to resources and community supports.
Facilitate family engagement activities and workshops.
Collaborate with schools, counselors, and community partners.
Conduct school visits and advocate for positive educational outcomes.
Help young people access services, opportunities, and resources that support long-term success.
Develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Monitor participant progress and outcomes.
Maintain case notes, assessments, and documentation.
Participate in multidisciplinary case review meetings.