Classroom Intervention Specialist

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

7h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring Classroom Intervention Specialists | Paraprofessionals to join our education team at Abraxas Academy. Here, you will help at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES. Abraxas Academy is located minutes off of Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth. Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth? We’ve got the job for you! In this role, you will direct service work providing a full range of educational and therapeutic services directed toward the care and rehabilitation of clients. Performs one on one or small group instruction with residents in math or reading. Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities. Maintains an active caseload of 12-15 juvenile clients needing extra reading or math support Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility. Provides leadership and serves as a role model to clients in the performance of academic activities. Provides for physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision. Reports significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members. Interacts with educational and clinical staff to ensure overall treatment and educational goals are accomplished. Participates in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress. Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices. Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care. Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills. Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live. Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you. 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. Apis Services provides 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. About Company: 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 affiliate’s 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

Bachelor’s degree in related field and no experience; OR
A minimum of sixty (60) college credits from a regionally accredited college and one (1) year experience working with youths.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must have a valid PA Driver's License.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks.

Responsibilities

Performs one on one or small group instruction with residents in math or reading.
Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.
Maintains an active caseload of 12-15 juvenile clients needing extra reading or math support
Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
Provides leadership and serves as a role model to clients in the performance of academic activities.
Provides for physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision.
Reports significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
Interacts with educational and clinical staff to ensure overall treatment and educational goals are accomplished.
Participates in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress.
Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security.
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.