• The Social Worker II will provide direct therapeutic services to member and manage all aspects of the Therapeutic program.
• Social Work II will proactive de-escalation with youth in crisis, individual counseling, referrals for on-going mental health services as needed, facilitation of mediation sessions and on-going groups to address trauma-related issues, self-esteem development and other topics as needed.
• The Social Worker II is responsible for monitoring maintaining oversight on the quality control of the Wellness Team records and services per DHS, PA DPW state and program requirements. Social Worker II will provide accurate data tracking of all Wellness team activities and services in a timely manner per reporting standards and guidelines.
• The Social Worker II is responsible for oversight, hiring, management, and supervision of all members of the Wellness team, as well as clinical interns, and monitoring the duties and contract of The Wellness Team.

• To conduct individual counseling sessions with youth and facilitate support groups related to self-esteem building, trauma experience, leadership development, anger management & reduction, and pregnancy & parenting, and other topics as identified. (Brief therapy and crisis intervention).
• To provide effective de-escalation and counseling to escalated, distressed, and/or disruptive Members. Be directly involved with member/member and member/staff mediation meetings and to provide recommendations regarding member discipline when appropriate and serve as program liaison with all community treatment resource agencies. This includes expanding program knowledge and usage of appropriate resources.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with youth and staff. This includes maintaining a high level of visibility on site and being aware of potential problems between members.
• To assist youth and Case Managers/Counselors to develop and implement safety plans for all youth identified at medium or high risk of acting out within or outside of the AIC and provide leadership to all staff members in regard to clinical issues impacting member behavior and productivity.
• To provide quality weekly guidance as related to crisis, mental health and wellness services for youth in the client review meetings. Assist in recording the identified plans determined in client review meetings.
• To generate and maintain reporting elements for clinical and wellness services provided in assigned program(s).
• To supervise Wellness Coordinator, Mentoring services and intern/field placement program.

• Participate in on-call rotation as required by program area. (May be N/A for some programs).
• Understand and adhere to Valley Youth House policies, practices and procedures.
• To participate in weekly scheduled supervision with direct supervisor and be prepared with an agenda.
• To attend and actively participate in all designated team meetings.
• To attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops and complete and pass all required trainings as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations as required.
• To complete other related tasks as appropriate or assigned.

• The Social Work Supervisor II shall be a mature individual with the ability to articulate and implement the philosophy of the Independent Living Program.
• The Social Work Supervisor will possess sound judgement, clinical, communication, and youth work skills.
• This person must possess a clear understanding of the Child Welfare System and its impact on children, adolescents and families.
• A successful candidate will be adept at multitasking, prioritizing needs and making sound decisions in crisis situations.
• The Social Work Supervisor will be trained in mediation and de-escalation techniques and develop experiential adventure-nature based counseling skills.
• She/he shall never have been convicted of any child abuse offenses.
• 3 years of experience working with adolescents
• A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Must have LCSW, MFT or LPC licensure.

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: X Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: X Occasionally
• Moving from one worksite to another: X Occasionally

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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  Valley Youth House reserves the right to perform periodic record checks in order to comply with program, local, state & federal guidelines.

At Valley Youth House, we do more than just provide a home for vulnerable, abused and homeless youth; we partner with thousands of individuals to build a solid foundation for young people and their families. We understand that everyone’s needs and situations are unique. That’s why we offer responsive programming that is built to fit the needs of each young person we work with. No two programs are identical, and each provides youth with meaningful support, skills and strength. Our wide-ranging programs allow Valley Youth House to remain a constant in the lives of those we serve.