Youth Operations Leader, Det.

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

7h•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.

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.
Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

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.
Direct the daily activities of juvenile males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles.
Maintains regular communication with supervisor and co-workers.
Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.