Youth Counselor - Doylestown, PA

Company: APIS Management Services
Location: Allentown
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Edison Court's Mathom House/Easton Manor programs in Doylestown PA are seeking positive, energetic Youth Counselors to provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and direction to our residents. Help enhance the lives of kids in need of your professional support by applying today!These residential treatment facilities are dedicated to providing responsive and innovative care to adolescent males through a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates counseling, education, recreation, and life skills instruction. The programs operate 24/7; therefore, this position requires some rotational shift work. Assigned shifts may vary, allowing for a highly flexible schedule.Responsibilities:* Actively supervise residents during academic instruction, recreational activity, in the community, and in common areas of the facility.* Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.* Demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents.* Collaboratively create residential behavioral goals in conjunction with clinical staff and case manager.* Create and maintain electronic health records (EHR) and reports to record residents progress toward behavioral goals.* Complete training in accordance with our structured program policies and procedures.Qualifications:* Associates degree in a human services related field is required. Bachelor's degree in a human services related field is preferred.* At least one year previous experience or internship with direct care of children/adolescents, preferred but not required.* Basic computer skills.* Must pass criminal history (including FBI) and child abuse history clearances.* Must possess a valid driver's license.Benefits:* We offer an excellent pay and a highly competitive benefits package* Health Insurance* Dental Insurance* Prescription Drug Plan* Vision Care* Life Insurance* Short Term Disability Insurance* FMLA* 401k* Extensive training, professional development, and opportunity for advancement* Wealth of experience in the juvenile justice and forensic psychology fieldsWho We Are: Edison Court is dedicated to providing responsive and innovative care to individuals and families facing behavioral and mental health challenges. Edisons inpatient and outpatient programs provide state-of-the-art therapies to help children, youth, and families face challenges by developing plans for success. Mathom House of Edison Court is an affiliate of Apis Management Services. Apis Management Services provides supporting services to an array of non-profit, public charity organizations. The organizations supported are expanding rapidly and continue to further their missions by providing person directed, community based services to individuals and their family members.Edison Court and Apis Management Services are Equal Opportunity EmployersApply today at

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