Direct Support Worker

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

5d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring Youth Counselors, Juvenile Detention Specialist, Youth Development Specialist to join our team on the Juvenile Services unit at Abraxas Academy. Here, you will help at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES. As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your career. You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service. 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.

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 drivers’ license.
Must obtain clearances (PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI).
Must pass pre-employment physical exam, drug screen & TB test.
Must be physically capable of handling adolescents during crisis situations using safe crisis management techniques.
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 be prompt and dependable.
Must be able to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries (including confidentiality).
Must be able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be able to follow direction, solve problems, and work effectively as part of a team.
Must be comfortable dealing with people who are in treatment and who are justice-involved.
Must be mature, grounded and sensible in a variety of situations. This may include dealing with people in occasional emotional, mental or physical distress.
Must be able to enforce rules in a firm yet supportive manner.
Must be able to speak and write clearly.
Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.
Must be able to guide and instruct facility residents in all applicable rules, regulations and procedures in accordance with the Resident Handbook.
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents.
Must be able to create and/or maintain routine records, logs and reports.
Must be able to learn relevant rules, regulations and procedures of the facility, including applicable requirements of licensing and accreditation.

Responsibilities

Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
Maintains regular communication with supervisor and co-workers.
Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.