Youth Operations Leader

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

21d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

We Are Hiring Juvenile Detention Shift Leaders, OPS Leaders to join our team on the Juvenile Services unit at Abraxas Academy. As a Shift Leader, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community. Abraxas Academy is located minutes off of Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth. As a Juvenile Detention Shift Leader, you will help mentor other staff members, assist in monitoring various processes on multiple units, supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. 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 Detention Shift Leader, you will: Direct the daily activities of juvenile males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations. Apis Services Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Requirements

Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Driver's License
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.
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.
Must be prompt and dependable.
Must be able to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries (including confidentiality).
Must be able to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Must be able to follow direction, solve problems, and work effectively as part of a team.
Must be comfortable dealing with people who are in treatment and who are justice-involved.
Must be mature, grounded and sensible in a variety of situations. This may include dealing with people in occasional emotional, mental or physical distress.
Must be able to enforce rules in a firm yet supportive manner.
Must be able to speak and write clearly.
Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.
Must be able to guide and instruct facility residents in all applicable rules, regulations and procedures in accordance with the Resident Handbook.
Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain professional boundaries with residents.
Must be able to create and/or maintain routine records, logs and reports.
Must be able to learn relevant rules, regulations and procedures of the facility, including applicable requirements of licensing and accreditation.

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
Ensure standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and the client interventions process are implemented appropriately.
Interact with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement)
Provide effective on-the-job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
Observe client behavior and intervene 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.
Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skill.
Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
Maintains regular communication with supervisor and co-workers.
Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.