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Youth Advisor

Youth Advisor

Valley Youth House • Allentown, PA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Youth Advisor

Position Title : Youth Advisor - PT - THRIVE - Allentown - ($18hr - $21.75hr)

Saturdays & Sundays Overnights (12am - 8am) with flexibility with daytime / evening shifts (8am-4pm & 4pm - 12am)

Location : Allentown

The Organization :

Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization that empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma Informed / Healing Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency

Why Join Us?

  • We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
  • Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
  • Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
  • Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
  • Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
  • An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of the Youth Advisor :

  • To provide quality supervision to assigned clients during assigned shifts, evenings, overnights, and weekends. This includes being on-site, engaging clients, planning activities and supporting client life skills. successfully engage clients in implementing their individual plan and using positive youth development, trauma informed and culturally appropriate frameworks.
  • Oversee site maintenance / cleanliness in compliance with program, county, state and federal regulations and private grant requirements, as applicable; responsible for timely submission of follow-up paperwork.
  • Address and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and / or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
  • Attend both external and internal agency training and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
  • Minimal Qualifications for the Youth Advisor :

  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED required, combined with one-year of experience working with adolescents is preferred, lived experience will be considered.
  • Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
  • Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
  • Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
  • Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the Google Suite is desired.
  • Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
  • Physical Requirements for the Youth Advisor :

  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting / standing. X Constantly
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally
  • Moving from one worksite to another X Occasionally
  • Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly
  • 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, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.
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