Career Opportunities

Below is a list of the current openings, along with the date each item was posted. Please contact the individual indicated within the advertisement for more information about the position. If you have problems with the links, contact support@pccyfs.org.

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Assistant, Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Caseworker (2 Positions)  NEW

Clinician (Morgantown, PA)  NEW

Counselor, Drug and Alcohol 

Counselor, General Residential 

Counselor, Licensed (PT)  NEW

Counselor I, Residential
Counselor II, Residential
Counselor III, Residential

Director, Development

Director, Regional  NEW

House Parents

Psychologist, Licensed (PT)  NEW

Specialist, Quality and Compliance  NEW

Social Worker, Licensed (PT ) NEW

Supervisor, ARS

Supervisor, Treatment

Teacher's Aide, Parenting Program (PT)

Team Leader

Technician, Mental Health (Erie, PA)
Youth Service Specialist I - Western

Youth Service Specialist I - Northeastern

Youth Service Specialist II - Western

Youth Service Specialist II - Northeastern
 


POSITION DETAILS

House Parents (confirmed 7/15/2010)
Community Services Foundation seeks house parents to live expense-free in one of their beautiful PA Bucks or Montgomery County homes, working with youth in need (ages 12 to 18). Full-time salary for one, other may hold outside full-time job. Benefits include:  opportunity to save money, ongoing support and training, and helping to change kids’ lives. Visit www.csfbuxmont.org or call 267-718-1326 if interested. (EOE)

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Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors (posted 8/9/2010)
Family-Child Resources (FCR), a private, non-profit organization in York, PA, is looking for part-time Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Counselors to provide counseling services for persons of all ages with a specialization in children, couple, and family issues.  We are seeking experienced people with clinical skills to provide afternoon and evening counseling sessions in a family-friendly, flexible work environment. FCR offers competitive compensation commensurate with licensure and experience, paid per completed session. Send resume with salary history to tsworkinger@f-cr.com or via fax to (717) 757-1353 or via mail to Tracey Workinger, VP of Human Resources, Family-Child Resources, Inc., 3995 East Market Street, York, PA 17402.  EOE

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Supervisor, Alternative Response System (ARS)
(confirmed 7/27/2010)
Turning Points for Children—a non-profit agency that provides critical resources, life skills, and supportive partnerships needed to create stronger families and raise children with the hope for brighter futures—seeks an ARS Supervisor who monitors direct service delivery via regular case reviews of  face-to-face and collateral contacts, clinical issues, and goal-driven outcomes. Supervises 5 ARS social work staff and 1.5 family support aides to ensure services provided are in compliance with DHS standards and Turning Points for Children’s policies/ practices. Participates in Quality Improvement process and training activities. This position requires a Master’s degree in social work or a related field and a minimum of 2 years' experience in child welfare and supervision of direct service staff. Knowledge of human development with a focus on children and adolescents, assessment, family systems theory, and clinical skills is preferred. Cultural competency, problem-solving and conflict management skills, and an ability to empower and involve others as well as develop community resources and cooperative working relationships are desired. This position is subject to Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and Criminal History Checks as well as an FBI Clearance. Interested candidates should send resumes to: Turning Points for Children, ATTN: Program Director, 415 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, email to cneal@turningpointsforchildren.org, or fax to 215-875-3411.

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Abraxas Youth & Family Services, a leader in the juvenile justice field, has the following job openings. Apply online for either of these positions at www.AbraxasYFS.com.

  • Clinician
    Abraxas Academy, Morgantown, PA
    (posted 8/6/2010)

    The Clinician provides casework to assigned clients. Other duties include: performing individual and group therapy under supervision of clinical staff member; developing treatment plans; providing monthly reports on client behavior, attitude, achievement, education, and overall progress; participating in conferences regarding client behavior, diagnosis, and progress; interacting closely with school staff; conducting in-service training and clinical consultation; assisting with regulatory compliance; and serving as a liaison with external contacts such as probation officers, family members, and other interested parties. This position requires a MA/MS degree in a related field plus two years' related experience in a field responsible for juveniles, and an insured registered vehicle.
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  • Drug and Alcohol Counselor
    Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females, Pittsburgh, PA
    (confirmed
    8/9/2010)
    This position counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans. The drug and alcohol counselor also interviews clients, family members, and other agency staff to obtain information for intake and individualized treatment plans as well as observes clients to evaluate behavioral and emotional problems and discusses progress toward goals with client, family members, and referral agencies. This position also assists program/facility administrators and clinical staff in the direction of a cross-disciplinary treatment team, in-service training, clinical consultations. and assures regulatory compliance and appropriate recordkeeping. A Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field and a minimum of 12 months of related experience are required.
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  • Drug and Alcohol Counselor Assistant 
    Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females, Pittsburgh, PA
    (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    This position provides a full range of counseling/case management services to delinquent/dependent youths with substance abuse/use problems. The position participates in the planning, organization, and delivery of cross-disciplinary services such as case work, counseling, specialized treatment, etc. Other duties include: interviews client, family member, and other agency staff members to obtain information for intake, individualized treatment plans, and other pertinent information; evaluates behavioral and emotional problems through interactions with clients and their family member; participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities; and performs individual and group counseling under the direction of appropriate supervisor. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
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  • General Residential Counselor
    Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females, Pittsburgh, PA
    (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    This position counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans. Other duties include: interviews client, family members, and agency staff members to obtain information for intake and residential treatment plans; participates and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities; assists in the direction of cross-disciplinary treatment team; conducts in-service training; conducts clinical consultations and adheres to regulations; plans and administers comprehensive observations; and reports on treatment, behavior, diagnosis, and progress of client. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months experience in the juvenile justice field.
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  • Mental Health Technician
    Residential Mental Health Facility, Erie, PA
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    confirmed 8/9/2010)
    The mental health technician provides individual, family, and group counseling under the direction of a clinical supervisor as required and in accordance with the client’s individualized treatment plan. Other duties include: conducts psycho- educational assessments; makes observations and documents client treatment interventions, behavior, and progress; interprets treatment objectives for other treatment staff members and assists with providing integrated services; participates in treatment team conferences; participates in treatment planning conferences and aftercare planning for assigned clients; and develops and updates individualized client treatment plans. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field and a minimum of 12 months of related experience. Click here to see the full job description and requirements.
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  • Quality and Compliance Specialist
    Abraxas Academy, Morgantown, PA
    (posted 7/26/2010)

    Position responsibilities
    include, but are not limited to: Ensures licensing, contractual, and accreditation compliance in conjunction with the program director and leadership team; prepares and coordinates all licensing inspections, contractual reviews, and accreditation surveys; and acts as the internal liaison and contact person for all licensing, contractual, and accreditation representatives. This position requires an MA/MS degree in a related field and one year of clinical experience or a BA/BS degree in related field and three years of clinical experience. Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34 clearances, specific state and child clearances, and if necessary FBI) and a non-communicable diseases physical exam are required as well as a valid driver's license and insured registered vehicle. Click here to see the full job description and requirements.
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  • Treatment Supervisor
    Abraxas Center for Adolescent Females, Pittsburgh, PA
    (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    The candidate for this position supervises and coordinates activities of the program / facility. Other duties include: supervises and confirms that assessments and intervention needs are completed within contractual and licensing guidelines; supervises and confirms that all aspects of the program/facility operate in accordance with licensing guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance; participates and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities; and oversees individual treatment planning process, reviews case records for proper documentation, supervises, and evaluates staff performance. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years related experience in a field responsible for juveniles.
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CONCERN, a private, nonprofit agency that provides adoption, foster care, life skills training, and delinquency services since 1978, seeks the following candidates. For consideration, send a resume to CONCERN, ATTN: Human Resources, 1 West Main St., Fleetwood, PA 19522 or email to sburns@concern4kids.org. EOE.

  • Caseworker - 2 Positions (updated 8/12/2010)
    Two full-time caseworkers are needed as follows: The Willow Grove, PA, position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and at least two years of experience in the Child Welfare and Social Services System. The Lanham, MD position requires the applicant to be LCSW-C Licensed.

  • Regional Director (updated 8/12/2010)
    Located in its Susquehanna Regional Office, this position is responsible for the overall operation of the regional office, staff, and related management tasks, including, but not limited to: operating within a budget, managing and initiating programs, and maintaining relationships with community and related professional organizations. A Master’s degree in Human Services and a minimum of two years of Social Services experience are required.

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Family Support Services, Inc.an established $7.5M not-for-profit social services agency serving children and families in Philadelphia and Delaware County—seeks the following candidates. Interested individuals should send a resume and salary requirements to: FSS, ATTN: RP, 201 South 69th Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082; email to info@fssinc.org; or fax to 610-352-7617. Additional details about the agency can be found at www.fssinc.org.

  • Director of Development  (confirmed 7/26/2010)
    The Development Director’s primary goals and responsibilities are planning, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive development efforts; engaging in extensive outreach to foundation, corporate, and individual donor prospects to build new relationships; strengthening relationships with current foundation, corporate, and individual donors; researching and drafting grant proposals, preparing reports regarding grant implementation; directing foundation and corporate fundraising; and organizing cultivation and fundraising events. Additional responsibilities include: web management; marketing and press relations; and managing and maintaining the Donor Perfect database by tracking and recording donor relationships, building donor profiles, and researching donor’s interests, giving patterns and philanthropic capabilities. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising.
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  • Teacher’s Aide for Parenting Program (PT, 28 hrs/week)
    (confirmed 7/26/2010)
    The teacher’s aide’s primary goals and responsibilities involve serving as a member of a multidisciplinary team that works with children, ages birth to 5, and their parents in a site-based parent education center in Southwest Philadelphia. The aide helps to implement lesson plans and activities for children in one of three classrooms with young children with history of abuse and neglect. The aide also works with parents by assisting with parent education component of program. A High School diploma is required with previous early childhood experience as well as experience working with parents. Candidates must be flexible with an excellent work ethic, good people skills, and patience/tolerance. Interested in submission details?

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Mid-Atlantic Youth Services (Northeastern Facility), a secure detention facility for males and females, offers outstanding career opportunities for qualified candidates at their PA ChildCare facility location. Please email resumes in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format to msweetz@midatlanticyouth.com or mail hard copies to Mid-Atlantic Youth Services, PA ChildCare, ATTN: Human Resources, 701 Sathers Drive, Pittston Township, PA 18640. For more information on this agency, visit www.midatlanticyouth.com.

  • Youth Services Specialist I  (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    Position requires a GED or High School diploma (Associate's degree or 60 college credits for Detention Units). Job duties include, but are not limited to: supervision of youth during overnight hours, random headcounts at least every 15 minutes as well as monitoring dorm inventory, ensuring safety and security during sleeping hours, and performing other supportive duties. Work shift is 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM and includes weekend hours.

  • Youth Services Specialist II  (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    Position requires a High School diploma (Associate's degree or 60 college credits for Detention Units)  and related experience. Job duties include, but are not limited to: supervision of and interaction with residents throughout daily activities, facilitation of life-skills groups, completion of headcounts, documentation of information related to youth progress, and insuring program policies and procedures are implemented. Work shift is a combination of awake hours and includes weekend hours.

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Mid-Atlantic Youth Services (Western Facility), a leading provider of residential treatment services for troubled youth, has the following openings.  For more information about the agency, visit www.midatlanticyouth.com.  Mail resumes to: Melanie McCaslin, HR Manager, Western PA Child Care, 12 Dakota Drive, Emlenton, PA  16373 or e-mail to mmccaslin@midatlanticyouth.com.

  • Youth Service Specialist I (confirmed 7/28/2010)
    Position requires a High School diploma or GED. Job duties include overseeing youth during sleeping hours, conducting head counts, completing reports and summaries, and completing required documentation.  

  • Youth Service Specialist II (confirmed 7/28/2010)
    Position requires a High School diploma or GED and one year of experience working with juveniles. Job duties include providing direct care and guidance to youth, supervising therapeutic and recreational activities, preparing youth reports and summaries, supervising youths' daily routines, and facilitating group-education programs.

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Three Rivers Youth—a private, nonprofit agency that provides services to abused, neglected, runaway, and homeless youth between the ages of 12-21, and their families—has the following openings. Interested candidates should send resumes to: Three Rivers Youth, ATTN: Human Resource Specialist, 6117 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 or fax to 412-626-3048. Positions require post-offer/pre-employment drug screen, physical, current Act 33/34 clearances and FBI fingerprints within 90 days prior to hire, and valid driver’s license upon hire. Must be 21 years or older. For more information on the agency, visit www.threeriversyouth.org. (EOE)

  • Residential Counselor  I (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    Positions are available in the Brighton Heights, Mt. Lebanon, Oakland, Washington, and Wilkinsburg areas for FT residential counselors working the 11:00 PM-7:00 AM shift. A BA/BS with one year of experience is preferred. Responsibilities include: provides care and develops everyday living skills; implements treatment plans and preventative counseling; and provides training in everyday living skills, along with crisis counseling, crisis intervention, and health and nutrition counseling.

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  • Residential Counselor II  (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    Positions are available in the Mt. Lebanon and Wilkinsburg areas for FT residential counselors II working the 7:00 AM-3:00 PM shift. A BA/BS with one year of experience is preferred. Responsibilities include: provides care and develops everyday living skills; implements treatment plans and preventative counseling; and  provides training in everyday living skills, along with crisis counseling, crisis intervention, and health and nutrition counseling.
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  • Residential Counselor III (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    Positions are available in the Brighton Heights, Mt. Lebanon, and Washington areas for FT residential counselors III working the 3:00-11:00 PM shift. A BA/BS with one year of experience is preferred. Responsibilities include: provides care and develops everyday living skills; implements treatment plans and preventative counseling; and provides training in everyday living skills, along with crisis counseling, crisis intervention, and health and nutrition counseling.
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  • Team Leader (confirmed 8/9/2010)
    This FT, hourly position located at the Brighton House, Brighton Heights area  has a work shift of 3:00-11:00 PM and requires a BA/BS in Human/Social Services field with three years of experience working with high-risk adolescents preferred.  Responsibilities include: assists supervisor with management of the program, maintains daily records and documentation, coaches and trains staff, meets weekly with team members to refine and develop treatment strategies for clients and engages clients in group therapy /counseling and ISP.
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Last updated 8/12/2010

 

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