Student Activities Specialist; Center Point

Student Activities Specialist (Center Point)

Boiling Springs , PA

Outdoor Therapy with  At Risk  Youth

Full Time , Varied

Hours/Pay Period: 75

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.

• Responsible for assisting to facilitating the day-to-day operations of the Center Point Day Program, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students.
• Facilitating daily routines, facilitating mentorship activities such as competency development and vocational programming, and supporting students through various programming and routine tasks.
• Assists with supervision of daily operations including student check-ins, lunch periods, classroom transitions, and hallway monitoring.
• Mentors students by providing guidance and support to help them develop independence, responsibility, and positive behavioral habits.

High school diploma/GED with 30 college credit hours;
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.

A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in behavioral health, addictions treatment and/or juvenile justice required.

Ability to walk climb and otherwise maneuver in a rustic wilderness setting; ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills;valid driver's license.

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.