Team Lead

Apis Services Inc•Quincy Township, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Abraxas South Mountain is seeking a Youth Development Team Leader to join their team at the Abraxas Youth Center in South Mountain, PA. This role is crucial in improving the lives of at-risk youth in the community. The position is full-time, with a salary of $21.50 per hour, and a shift from 2:45 PM to 10:45 PM, including weekends. Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to "Building Better Futures" for at-risk youth, adults, and families, offering a wide range of services including alternative education, counseling, shelter, residential treatment, and re-entry services. Since 1973, Abraxas has been making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve and their communities.

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.