Youth Development Specialist - WEEKENDS ONLY

Apis Services Inc•Shelby, OH

2d•$0 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, young adults, and families. Our team members support individuals as they build skills, overcome challenges, and work toward positive, lasting change. Abraxas provides the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed. For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change. Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Valid unrestricted driver's license.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
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.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Experience in human services, behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, or residential care.
Experience working with youth, families, or individuals in behavioral health, education, residential, or human services settings.
Compassionate and professional
Dependable and responsible
Patient, positive, and service-focused
Committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families
Comfortable working in a structured, team-oriented environment
Interested in human services, behavioral health, education, residential care, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related fields

Responsibilities

Supervise and support youth during daily activities while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Build positive, professional relationships and serve as a mentor and role model.
Observe youth behavior and provide appropriate support and intervention when needed.
Assist with facility safety and security, including headcounts, room checks, and monitoring client movement.
Facilitate and document groups, activities, and other required services.
Follow program policies, procedures, and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) practices.
Support and promote the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments.