Direct Care

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

5h•$21

About The Position

Now hiring YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS at Abraxas South Mountain Youth Center! In this role, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community. This is an entry level position; seeking individuals to role model, teach and supervise adolescents in a structured residential environment. As a Youth Development Specialist, 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. Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live. As a Youth Development Specialist, you will supervise and interact with clients in a manner that ensures the client’s safety and security. Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

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
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
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

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