Youth Development Specialist

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

7d•$0 - $21•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’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re 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. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will be a role model, teach and supervisor Adolescents in a structured residential environment. In this role, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training provided to prepare new employees for success in our team-oriented environment.

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.
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

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).
Observe client behavior and intervenes 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