Clinical Counselor (Thrive) - Allentown

• To provide high quality clinical trauma therapy services to adolescent survivors of human trafficking.
• To complete and implement assessments, safety plans and treatment plans including community and specialized services in support of assigned clients using positive youth development, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate frameworks.
• A minimum of 50% of the working hours will be spent providing quality in-person individual or group counseling services and mental health case management including understanding medication and doctor appointments, according to the youth's identified level of service.
• Intervene and report any crisis or critical incident as defined by agency and/or county, state, or federal regulations according to the agency's formalized practice and protocols, including completing preliminary safety plans.
• Attend both external and internal agency training and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
• Effectively utilize CSEC training to identify potential indicators of exploitation and use preventative therapeutic interventions as required
• Attend quarterly training related to trauma informed care and human trafficking

• Master's degree in human services field required
• An individual 21 years of age or older, with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of the independent living program. Candidates with lived experience.
• Possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development and behavior.
• Display organizational skills and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license including vehicle insurance and inspection on any vehicle used for daily work and transportation of clients.
• Must receive a passing score on annual motor vehicle clearance to be eligible to operate agency vehicles.
• Ability to navigate stairs is highly preferred (as some locations are not always handicap accessible).
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of external databases and Google Suite is desired.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
• Minimum of two-year's experience working with adolescents is preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience providing trauma therapy preferred

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

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