Behavioral Specialist II

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

3h•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking quality applicants who hold a bachelor's degree for our Residential Enhanced Level of Care Program, an 8-bed program for male adolescents ages 12 to 18 years old. The YBS II will provide supervision, guidance, boundaries, and direction to adolescents who are in need of a more structured, individualized and enhanced level of care. They will demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been a pillar of hope, transforming the lives of at-risk children and families. What began as a heartfelt effort by compassionate citizens to shelter just six children has grown into a vital lifeline—now, as CHOR Youth and Family Services, reaching over 4,000 children, adults, and families through more than 35 specialized residential, educational, and community-based programs last year alone. By aligning with the legacy agencies of Community Prevention Partnership, Edison Court, Safeguards and PA Forensics as CHOR YFS, the organization believes that real change happens when they work together. They are looking for compassionate, dedicated, driven and responsible individuals to join their team to mentor, guide, and uplift those who need it most, taking on meaningful responsibilities while growing both personally and professionally. CHOR YFS supports its team through comprehensive training and a collaborative environment where every contribution matters, and offers a great benefits package for full-time employees. Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies, allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision by exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Requirements

Associate's degree with at least 1 year experience working with youth
High School Diploma with 2 year experience (in a residential setting)
Must pass all pre-employment physical & drug screening (including THC) and background clearances. (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV)
Ability to demonstrate basic oral, written, and verbal communication
Must attend all required trainings followed by shadowing prior to working on the unit
Ability to work effectively among various levels of behaviors and maintain an atmosphere of safety, support, and guidance to ensure a positive environment
Experienced working with youth adolescents in a residential treatment setting
Required to work on weekends as scheduled by supervisor

Nice To Haves

Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, guidance, boundaries, and direction to adolescents who are in need of a more structured, individualized and enhanced level of care
Demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents
Mentor, guide, and uplift those who need it most
Take on meaningful responsibilities