Youth Development Operations Leader - Education

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

6d•$0 - $22•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 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. 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

High School Diploma or GED
Detention unit employees must have an associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
Six (6) months’ experience as Youth Development Team Leader
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Must have a valid Driver's License
Physical exam that includes 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.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Mentor Youth Development Team Leaders.
Assist in monitoring various processes on multiple units.
Supervise and interact with clients.
Observe and address client behavior.
Document services in client files.
Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule.
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 (ex: class attendance, class headcounts, classroom transitions).
Provide effective on-the-job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
Support orientation of new clients into the learning center environment.
Document various educational data points.
Know and implement emergency procedures (e.g. evacuation, CPR/first aid).
Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.