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Chester County Prep Program Counselor at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries 
Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 19320, United States
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Chester County Prep Program Counselor

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 developing, instructing, coordinating, and supervising programs for youth enrolled in Day and Evening Programming including life space counseling & management.
  • Assumes the responsibility of being a counselor/mentor to assigned youth; assists youth with accomplishing personal goals and developing a better sense of personal well being.
  • Prepares a written summary of applicable work.
Education/Training: A BA or BS in human services or related field of study required.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of 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

Job Location

Coatesville, Pennsylvania, 19320, United States

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