Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Counselor – Pottstown

Community Service Foundation (CSF) and Buxmont Academy are looking for a compassionate, experienced, and relationship-focused counselor to join our Buxmont Academy campus in Pottstown, PA.

If you believe young people can change when they are given the right support, relationships, structure, and opportunities—and you want to be part of a team that puts that belief into practice—we'd love to hear from you. 

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 AM–3:45 PM & Friday, 7:45 AM-2:45PM, full-time. There are no evening or weekend hours.

Location: Pottstown, PA. 

Salary: starting $34,500/year

Why Buxmont Academy?

At Buxmont Academy, we work with students in grades 7–12 who may have experienced challenges in school, at home, or in their communities. Our goal isn't simply to manage behavior or get students through school day. We help young people develop the skills, relationships, and confidence they need to move forward.

Our campuses are intentionally designed to create a different kind of school environment:

• Small class sizes where students can be known as individuals
• High staff-to-student support and opportunities to build meaningful relationships
• Collaborative educational and therapeutic teams working toward shared goals
• A culture that emphasizes respect, accountability, growth, and second chances
• A commitment to understanding the young person behind the behavior

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, trusting relationships with adolescents
• Providing individual and group counseling support
• Facilitating group sessions and restorative circles
• Supporting students in developing social-emotional, behavioral, and conflict-resolution skills
• Implementing behavioral interventions and helping students work through challenging situations

Qualified candidates will have:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in counseling, education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field
• Experience working with adolescents and/or supporting behavioral or social-emotional needs
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and professional during challenging situations
• Experience with restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, school-based counseling, behavioral health, or working with youth who have experienced significant challenges is a plus.
• Most importantly, we're looking for someone who genuinely believes that every young person deserves to be treated with dignity, held accountable, and given the opportunity to grow.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to earn a graduate certificate in restorative practices at no cost through the IIRP Graduate School

Ready to Make a Difference?

Working with adolescents who are struggling isn't always easy. It can be challenging, unpredictable, and incredibly rewarding. If you're looking for a career where relationships matter, teamwork matters, and the work you do can genuinely change the trajectory of a young person's life, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume and contact information to be considered for the Counselor position at Buxmont Academy in Pottstown.

Community Service Foundation and Buxmont Academy are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Learn more about Community Service Foundation, Buxmont Academy, and our restorative approach at csfbuxmont.org.