Team Lead - EDUCATION

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM LEADER at Abraxas South Mountain Youth Center. In this role, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community. Abraxas South Mountain is located in Franklin County on Pennsylvania Route 233 between Gettysburg and Chambersburg and is surrounded by the rolling hills and beautiful woodlands of south-central Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest. Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth? We’ve got the job for you! In this role, you will: Implement the activities which support the daily schedule. You will assist in monitoring various processes on the unit, supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
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 intervene appropriately.
Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
Ensure the unit has adequate supplies (e.g., hygiene products, cleaning supplies).
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