Community Counselor - Truancy (Bradford County)

About the role

We are expanding our services in Bradford County and are looking for an energetic counselor to join our team and help drive our mission!

Responsibilities

• Identify strengths of clients and parents, contributing to a more positive relationship with school officials.
• Audit and identify prevention plans to monitor good school attendance.
• Auditor and utilize an identified evidence-based parenting curriculum.
• Meet with children and care givers to implement prevention plan goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare setting.
• Valid PA driver’s license.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in using a computer in the field and ability to learn new electronic systems.
• Demonstrate qualities of a therapist that include empathy, good listening skills and critical thinking.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

This year round position requires travel and daylight (evening) hours to meet the needs of the youth and families.