About Job

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading individual and/or group counseling sessions, including life space counseling/girls circle.
Assists in transporting client to and from program and program activities.
Serves as group leader for the day-to-day supervision, safety, and general well being of the youth attending the program.
Informs Director/Program Manager of all "at risk" situations and incidents and completes incident reports as required.
Plans and leads all group activities for assigned group.

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. BS or BA degree in human services preferred.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Weekend Alternative Program Counselor I 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.

Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with employer match
Voluntary short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Referral bonuses of 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