Center Counselor

New Courtland

1 month ago

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join NewCourtland as a Center Counselor – Philadelphia, PA in United States. Position Summary: Part of the NewCourtland network, Philadelphia Senior Center located at 509 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, has an opportunity for an exceptional Center Counselor who is versed in the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of older clients.

Key Responsibilities

AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Telephones contacts to clients for need determination, information referral and advocacy sufficient to resolve problems.

· Requests for all home visits must be approved by Center Director.

· Demonstrates adequate use of referral resources to meet client needs.

· Participates in routine outreach assistance.

Benefits & Compensation

Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits for you and your family the first of the month following date of hire.

Employee only medical plan option that is $10 per pay, 100% employer paid co

insurance and zero cost for urgent care services.

Free Dental Insurance for you and your family.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Client ContactAssessmentFollow UpProblem ResolutionClient DevelopmentNeed DeterminationInformation ReferralAdvocacyHome VisitsReferral ResourcesOutreach AssistanceCase RecordingProgram CoordinationGroup CounselingInterpersonal RelationsCommunity Organization

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate's degree and knowledge of the physical, social, and cultural aspects of the community, along with techniques in interpersonal relations and community organization. One to two years of social work experience working with seniors is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Center Counselor at New Courtland a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at New Courtland is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Client Contact, Assessment, Follow Up, Problem Resolution, Client Development, Need Determination, Information Referral, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Center Counselor is responsible for client contact, assessment, and follow-up to promote problem resolution and encourage the client's potential to deal with their environment. Duties include telephone contacts for need determination, information referral, advocacy, conducting group counseling s...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Free Dental Insurance, Free Life Insurance, 8 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance, 403b Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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