Youth Behavioral Specialist

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

4h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Provide supervision, guidance, boundaries, and directions to our residents. Demonstrate a variety of support, communication, compliance with CHOR's Sanctuary principles. Assisting with the planning and supervising of programmed activities. Maintain safety, security of residents and facility at all times. Committed to young people, the ability to act with integrity in times of stress. Demonstrate patience, tolerance and flexibility. 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. We realized by aligning with the legacy agencies of Community Prevention Partnership, Edison Court, Safeguards and PA Forensics as CHOR YFS, we believe that real change happens when we work together. We’re Better Together, and that’s why we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated, driven and responsible individuals to join our team. Here, you won’t just work—you’ll mentor, guide, and uplift those who need it most. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities while growing both personally and professionally. We support our team through comprehensive training and a collaborative environment where every contribution matters, and for our full-time employees we have a great benefits package. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a place to make a real impact, CHOR YFS provides the support, resources, and mission-driven work that turns passion into purpose. Be a part of something bigger. Join CHOR YFS today—because we’re truly better together.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 Years of Age
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record. (preferred)
Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field. (highly preferred)
Associate's degree with at least 1 year experience working with youth. (accepted)
Highschool Diploma or GED with 1 year of experience working with youth. (accepted)
Must past all pre-employment background clearances (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV) 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 physical and a drug screening which includes a Marijuana/THC panel
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
The employee must have the physical ability to restrain a resident, if needed, while utilizing the tenets of Safe Crisis Management training.

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 directions to our residents.
Demonstrate a variety of support, communication, compliance with CHOR's Sanctuary principles.
Assisting with the planning and supervising of programmed activities.
Maintain safety, security of residents and facility at all times.
Committed to young people, the ability to act with integrity in times of stress.
Demonstrate patience, tolerance and flexibility.