Youth Advisor, Covenant House Pennsylvania

Posted by on July 11, 2011

Youth Advisor, Covenant House Pennsylvania

Posted on: June 29, 2011

Youth Advisor –Girls’ Team
April 2011

Covenant House Pennsylvania is hiring a Youth Advisor for our 51 bed Crisis Residential Center in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Youth Advisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

§ Assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of client goal plans
§ Conducting assessments to determine referrals to internal and external programs and services.
§ Implementing life skills training to prepare youth for independent living.
§ Overseeing client activities and all group or individual sessions.
§ Ensuring the safety and well being of the youth we serve.
§ Providing direct, supportive, individualized care utilizing case management skills

A degree in a human service or related field is required. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and crisis management skills, a strong desire to work with at-risk adolescents, and the ability to handle physically and emotionally challenging situations. A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record is required.

Send resume and cover letter via e-mail: hresources@covenanthousepa.org
Fax: 215-951-5412
Mail: Covenant House PA
Human Resources Department
31-43 East Armat Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

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