Counselor

Position: Education Prevention Counselor

Location: Abraxas I, 165 Abraxas Road, Marienville, PA 16239

Abraxas I is hiring Education and Prevention Counselors to work directly with Adolescents at our residential facility in Marienville, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will provide a full range of counseling/case management services and supervision to youth with delinquency needs, as you help BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Salary: $20.81 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Combination of both Days (7am - 3pm) & Evenings (3pm - 11pm)

As an Education Prevention Counselor, you will:

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and serve as a role model to clients while interacting in a therapeutic and meaningful manner.


• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while shaping the course of treatment for assigned clients.


• Coordinate and implement case management activities for assigned clients.


• Provide individual, group, and family counseling.


• Complete required documentation, such as progress and court reports, discharge summaries, treatment plans, etc.


• Facilitate various treatment and life skills groups via standardized group curricula.


• Participate in case consultation, treatment reviews, and other multi-disciplinary meetings for assigned clients, including court hearings.


• Communicate and maintain regular contact with families and referral sources to provide updates of progress.

Hiring Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and four years of related experience; OR


• Associate’s degree/60 credits from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience; OR


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.


• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License


• Must be 21 years of age or older


• Must be able to pass physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening


• Must pass criminal background check investigation


• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Benefits & Perks:

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance


• Free Meals


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance


• 401(k) Savings Plan


• Life Assistance Program (LAP)


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training


• Advancement Opportunities

Who We Are:

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.


• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.


• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.


• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.


• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.


• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations, stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Inperium Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.