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Ministry Support (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries) Counselor I in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Per-Diem / Varied Shift / 0 hours per pay period
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Senior Living Services and Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, instructing, coordinating, and supervising programs for youth enrolled at the Center Point Day Program including life space counseling & management.
- Takes a lead role in developing and monitoring individual competency development action plans for youth.
- Leads the day-to-day supervision, safety and general well being of the youth.
- Assumes the responsibility of being a counselor/mentor to the assigned youth; assists youth in accomplishing personal goals and developing a better sense of personal well being.
- Childine and DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.
- Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Program-need covid vaccine card or file for an exemption.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; A Bachelor's degree in human services preferred.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in behavioral health, addictions treatment and/or juvenile justice required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
Compensation and Benefits: Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled