Sarah A. Reed Children's Center

Youth Behavior Counselor - 1st Shift/M-F

About The Position

  • Supervise, guide and direct children and youth in daytime treatment program
  • Plan and conduct social skills and recreation activities in accordance with treatment plan goals
  • Lead groups and one-on-one instruction
  • Document behaviors
  • Work within a team including a teacher, support staff, therapist, school district and case manager to provide treatment based on the individual needs of each client
  • De-escalate clients in crisis using Safe Crisis Management techniques

Schedule

  • M-F Daytime
  • Full-time
  • School year and full year schedules available

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Valid PA Driver's License or PA I.D. and Reliable Transportation
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education or related field preferred, but will consider combination of education and related experience
  • Must be able to obtain clean FBI, PA Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Qualities

  • "Go getter"
  • Motivated to help and learn
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Highly reliable
  • Creative
  • High Energy

Minimum Entry Rate

  • $14.40/hr. with Bachelors degree; will adjust for related experience
  • $500 new hire bonus

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid time off
  • Short/Long-term disability
  • Tuition assistance
  • Subscription to the Calm app
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Employee Fund
  • Pre-tax flexible spending option
  • and more...
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Mental Health Care

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