Weekend Alternative Program Counselor I

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 providing life space management and counseling to adolescents as well as performing a number of duties to develop, coordinate, instruct, and supervise program activities.
• Conducts individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Adheres to the stated practices and guidelines for treatment meetings, reviews, and counseling sessions.

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

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year 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.

• 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