Social Services Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (Now Hiring) — 2,056 open — Page 16
COMHAR, Inc.
Residential Counselor - Full-Time
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
Description Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If you’re passionate about supporting adults in a residential setting, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Residential Counselor. In…
Skills: Crisis Management, Patient Care, Medication Monitoring, Case Documentation, Behavioral Health Support
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
Behavior Aide
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
Company Overview Shine on as a paraprofessional/behavior aide Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional sup…
Skills: Behavioral intervention, Crisis management, De-escalation techniques, Data tracking, Individualized education plan (IEP) implementation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$240K raised
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a full-time Mobile Certified Recovery Specialist…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$240K raised
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a PRN LPN Nurse to join our team at the LTSR pro…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$775K raised
SERVICE AREA: Housing & Justice Related Services (HJRS) DEPARTMENT: Forensic Services PROGRAM: Philadelphia Treatment Court Enhancement Project (PTCEP) JOB OVERVIEW: PHMC’s Forensic Services department is looking f…
Skills: Peer recovery support, Case management, Substance abuse treatment, Mental health counseling, Crisis intervention
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
High School English Teacher
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
Company Overview Shine on as a teacher. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome chal…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$90k–$95k/yr
Entry level
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Elevate Your Career with Behavior Frontiers! Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000 per year + bonuses Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking for a fulfilling career …
Skills: Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA Program Design, VB-MAPP, Vineland, ABLLS
Specialized Education Services, Inc.
High School PE and Health Teacher
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
Company Overview Shine on as a teacher. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome chal…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$69k–$77k/yr
Mid level
Organizational Summary Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early ca…
Skills: Program management, Staff supervision, Early childhood education, Community outreach, Case management
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Remote OK
Mid level
Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health ch…
Skills: Medical Assistance Billing, Third-party billing, Reconciliation, Data integrity, Auditing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$61k–$77k/yr
Mid level
Organizational Summary Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early ca…
Skills: Program management, Community engagement, Staff supervision, Head start performance standards, Outreach and recruitment
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$240K raised
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Program Lead to join our team in Philadelphia,…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$240K raised
The Program Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their identified Division. Reporting to the Program Director or Director, this position is resp…
Skills: Program management, Staff supervision, Crisis intervention, Problem-solving, Organizational skills
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level
JOB SUMMARY: To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by managing an effective team to provide quality services. WHY WORK AT PATH? A Career with Meaning At PATH, o…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
Performs triage, crisis counseling, patient and family education, referral and linkage to community resources, institutions and programs. Participates in registration of patients, validation of insurance coverage and in …
Skills: Crisis Counseling, Triage, Patient Education, Family Education, Referral Linkage
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level$775K raised
Service Area: Housing & Justice-Related Services (HJRS) Program: Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR) Role Type: Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package. Program Overview: Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR) …
Skills: Case management, Clinical evaluation, Peer support, Substance use treatment, Interpersonal skills
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$70/hr–$95/hr
Mid level
ENSPIRE Consulting Group, LLC is a top-tier service provider offering highly experienced consultation support in the areas of education and mental health services across the Tri-State area. This mission-driven organizati…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$24/hr
Entry level
Program Summary Philadelphia Family Voices is Philadelphia’s first and only family-legacy organization. As a family legacy organization, the mission of Philadelphia Family Voices is families helping families naviga…
Skills: Family Peer Support, Advocacy, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Data Entry
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Entry level
Under the direction of Registered Nurses completes portion of the patient assessment. Provides patient care, assesses units for safety and maintains complete and accurate documentation. Leads and co-leads therapeutic act…
Skills: Patient assessment, Patient care, Safety assessment, Documentation, Therapeutic activities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Mid level$240K raised
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a PQI Coordinator to join our team at our pr…
Skills: Incident management, Data analysis, Reporting, Time management, Verbal communication
Residential Counselor - Full-Time
COMHAR, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site
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Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
high school
Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Plan
Posted 7d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide direct care and daily support to adults with mental health and behavioral challenges in a structured residential environment. Responsibilities include facilitating skill-building activities, monitoring medications, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Six months to one year of experience in a mental health environment is required.
Full job description
Description
Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If you’re passionate about supporting adults in a residential setting, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Residential Counselor. In this vital role, you’ll provide daily support, guidance, and structure to adults with mental health, behavioral health, and social challenges, helping them build skills and achieve greater independence.
Full-Time | Philadelphia, PA 19034 Area
Residential Counselor Salary:
$17.36/HR
Residential Counselor Shifts:
Monday-Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 7:00AM-3:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 3:00AM-11:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 11:00AM-7:00AM
Per Diem/ On-Call
Job Summary
The Residential Counselor provides direct care and support to adults receiving services through COMHAR’s Community Residential Rehabilitation Services (CRRS), located in the Kensington section of North Philadelphia. CRRS offers a homelike, structured living environment that promotes independence, self-determination, and recovery. Residential Counselors support individuals with mental health, behavioral health, emotional, and social challenges by assisting with daily living skills, goal setting, and community integration.
In this role, counselors work with individuals and groups to help clients identify and achieve personal, social, and recreational goals through educational and skill-building activities offered both within the residence and in the community. Emphasis is placed on fostering positive interpersonal relationships, encouraging healthy social interactions through weekly community meetings, and reinforcing skills consistently. Residential Counselors collaborate with clinical teams and support clients’ participation in COMHAR day services to further enhance social, emotional, and independent living skills, while maintaining a safe, supportive, and respectful residential environment.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for communication on and between shifts of client information and supervisory directives
Deliver quality and consistent individual and group activities, i.e., counseling sessions, hours meetings, supervising residents’ chores, monitoring medications, activities of daily living(shopping, meal preparation, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry), social and leisure skills.
Ensures safety and security of the facility including COMHAR property, valuables, medication storage, client funds, transpasses, petty cash, client rents, and crisis management.
Maintains involvement in the development and review of residential service plans, psychosocial evaluations and annual reviews.
Maintains required or requested timely and accurate chart documentation such as progress notes, residential service plans, house logs, incident reports, medication checklist, chore/meal schedules, etc.
Ensure compliance to all internal and external regulations, policies, and procedures, e.g., confidentiality, client rights, call-out procedures, health and safety, HIPAA, compliance, etc.
Promote continuity of program activity through the maintenance of proper channels of communication through a team approach to comprehensive services, i.e., supervision and staff meeting attendance as requested.
Participates in all mandatory training at hire and annually, e.g., confidentiality, fire safety, infection control, crisis prevention/intervention, suicide prevention, cultural awareness, disaster training, driver training, medication monitoring, safety and emergency procedures
Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:
Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.
Requirements
Residential Counselor Requirements:
High School Diploma (or GED)
Current Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.
6months-1 year of experience in a mental health environment
About COMHAR:
COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.
COMHAR, Inc. is a nonprofit health & human services organization that provides a broad spectrum of integrated behavioral health, intellectual disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and home health services to children, adults and the elderly. COMHAR provides these services through a staff of approximately 570 in a range of community, home, residential, school and workplace settings. COMHAR serves ethnically and culturally diverse populations including Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, and HIV/AIDS communities. COMHAR enjoys a long and proud history.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Social Services jobs are open in Philadelphia, PA right now?
There are currently 2,056 open social services positions in Philadelphia, PA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Social Services roles in Philadelphia, PA?
Companies currently hiring include Merakey, Apis Services, Inc., BAYADA Home Health Care, Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Temple Health – Temple University Health System, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Social Services jobs in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes — 193 of the 2056 open social services positions offer remote or hybrid work (37 remote, 156 hybrid).
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