Youth Development Operations Leader

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

10d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Abraxas South Mountain is seeking Youth Development Operations Leaders to help improve the lives of at-risk youth. This role involves mentoring Youth Development Team Leaders, assisting in monitoring unit processes, supervising and interacting with clients, observing and addressing client behavior, and documenting services. The position is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, within the Michaux State Forest.

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
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.

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 supervises 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.
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 skill.