Youth Counselor

Apis Services Inc•Doylestown, PA

1h•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Counselor provides supervision, mentoring, guidance, and support to adolescent males living in a residential treatment program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the counselor helps maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment that promotes residents’ growth and success. The role involves supporting residents during school, recreation, community outings, and daily activities; collaborating with clinical staff and case managers on behavioral goals; and maintaining accurate electronic health records and documentation of resident progress. The position is part-time, with a flexible schedule required, and is located at the Mathom House and Easton Manor programs in the Doylestown area of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Paid training, hands-on residential treatment experience, professional development, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license.
Successfully complete criminal background checks, including FBI checks, and child abuse clearances.
Have basic computer skills.
Have a bachelor's or associate's degree in a human services-related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience working with youth.
Be compassionate, dependable, patient, team-oriented, positive, professional, a strong communicator, and committed to helping youth succeed.
Be able to meet a flexible schedule requirement.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision, mentoring, and guidance to residents.
Build trusting, supportive relationships through effective communication and positive role modeling.
Maintain the safety and security of residents and the facility.
Supervise residents during school, recreation, community outings, and daily activities.
Collaborate with clinical staff and case managers to develop behavioral goals.
Encourage positive decision-making and independent living skills.
Maintain accurate Electronic Health Records (EHR) and behavioral documentation.
Record resident progress toward treatment goals.
Participate in training and follow structured program policies and procedures.