York County Prep Program Counselor

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries

  • York County, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
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 in Day and Evening Programming including life space counseling & management.
  • Assumes the responsibility of being a counselor/mentor to assigned youth; assists youth with accomplishing personal goals and developing a better sense of personal well being.
  • Prepares a written summary of applicable work.
  • Childline & DHS FBI clearance results are required prior to beginning employment.
  • Valid PA driver's license required.
Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree in human services preferred.Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions normally 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

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries