Life Skills Counselor
FT - Life Skills Counselor - ($21.60hr - $24hr)
Essential Functions of the Life Skills Counselor:
- Successfully engage youth/client in developing and implementing their individual goal and/or transition plan using positive youth development, trauma-informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
- To provide 17 hours per week of direct service to program youth.
- Ensure up-to-date paper & electronic client records in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements as applicable.
- Facilitate life skills/experiential groups, as assigned, that are educational, restorative, creative, and interactive. When not facilitating, perform supportive responsibilities as a role model and to provide a safe learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications of the Life Skills Counselor:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 6 months of experience working with children/teen/families OR
- High School Diploma/Associates Degree in related field with 2 years experience working with children/teen/families
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing *Occasionally
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds *Often
- Moving from one worksite to another (driving to see multiple youth in a day requiring getting in and out of a vehicle) *Often
- Ability to walk and climb stairs - Visiting clients' homes, placements, and apartments may require walking and navigating stairs, so individuals should be capable of doing so comfortably and safely *Often
**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement