Juvenile Detention Shift Leaders
About The Position
At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we are dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. We provide training, support, and opportunities for career growth. 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
- Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Physical exams that include TB and drug testing.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
- Ensure standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and the client interventions process are implemented appropriately.
- Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
- Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement).
- Provide effective on-the-job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
- Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
- Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
- Facilitate and document various groups/meetings.
- Administer medication or supervise self-administration of medication when necessary.
- Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skill.
- Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
- Observes client behavior and intervene appropriately.
- Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
- Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
- Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
