DIRECTOR SAFETY & SECURITY

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

13h•$0 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Abraxas delivers residential, community-based, and in-home services across child welfare, behavioral health, and substance use treatment—impacting more than 5,000 lives each year. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which three years must be in a supervisory or managerial level; OR Master’s degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which two years experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level.
Bachelor’s degree in related field and one (1) year work experience with children OR Associate’s degree (60 college credit hours) and three years’ work experience with children.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Ability to pass the Bureau of Prisons background check with a review that goes back 7 years.
Must have a valid Driver's License
Valid registered vehicle insurance.
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.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees facility security to include use of metal detectors, visitor sign-in procedures, resident searches, contraband and room searches, inventory controls and perimeter safety.
Oversees the facility maintenance department and participates as a member of the Safety Committee.
Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the administrative office, facilities, and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and function as a unified team.
Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
Debriefs with youth, staff, and facility leadership after aggressive or assaultive behavior.
Manages aggressive client behavior and promotes a safe and effective environment.
Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency procedures include evacuation, CPR or First Aid.
Trains and role models the use of safety plans and related de-escalation techniques.
Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
Assists the Executive Director as needed
Attends staff meetings and conferences
Supports the Youth Services’ philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care