What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Counselor position at Apis Services Inc?
Now Hiring: Youth Counselors
Location: Breinigsville, PA
Pay: $19.50 per hour
CHOR Youth & Family Services is seeking Youth Counselors in the Lehigh Valley for our Paths Program located in Breinigsville, PA. Paths is a community-based specialized group treatment home for boys between the ages of 10 and 15. Youth in the program attend community schools through the Parkland School District and participate in a high level of recreational activities as well as being immersed in a highly interactive and positive social milieu.
Excellent Perks and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401k, Life & Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Training & Career Advancement
- A Great Team Environment
- Competitive Wages
- Wellness Program & more!
Youth Counselor | Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents.
- Maintains safety and security of residents and facility.
- Actively supervises residents during academic instruction, recreational activity, in the community, and in common areas of the facility.
- Collaboratively creates residential behavioral goals in conjunction with clinical staff and case manager.
- Creates and maintains 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.
Youth Counselor | Qualifications:
- 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 documented experience working with youth.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must pass criminal history (including FBI) and child abuse history clearances.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Who We Are: 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. Today our programs allow us to meet the critical behavioral and mental health needs of over 650 children and families every year! Visit BuildingKidsLives.org to learn more about our programs and who we serve.
Who is Apis Services Inc:. 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 betterments.
Apis Services, Inc and affiliate’s provides 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.