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Youth Development Specialist, BOPAbraxas Youth Family Services • Morgantown, PA, United States
Youth Development Specialist, BOP

Youth Development Specialist, BOP

Abraxas Youth Family Services • Morgantown, PA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position : Youth Development Specialist, BOP

Location : Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

We are hiring Youth Treatment Specialist - Youth Development Specialist - Youth Care Worker for our Bureau of Prisons program at Abraxas Academy. In this direct care role, you'll join a team helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Your valuable life experiences could positively influence the direction of an at-risk adolescent male. This is your chance to be a role model and champion for youth while making a difference and giving back to your community.

Salary : $23.00 per hour + $4.57 per hour for your health and wellness

Job Type : full-time

Shift : Sunday - Thursday : 3pm - 11pm or

Tuesday - Saturday : 3pm - 11pm

Saturday - Sunday : 7am - 11pm

Must be able to work every other weekend!

  • Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks!

Who We Are :

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.

Benefits & Perks :

We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you - both at home and at work.

  • Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Life Assistance Program (LAP)
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Training
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • As a Youth Development Specialist , you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to at-risk youth.

    Primary Responsibilities :

  • Follows standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and client interventions processes.
  • Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
  • Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
  • Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
  • Facilitates and documents various groups or meetings; monitors the documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary each shift.
  • Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments
  • Hiring Requirements :

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • MUST pass a background check
  • Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
  • At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • 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.
  • Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

    At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.

    As we work to make a difference in people's lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.

    As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.

    Whether you're looking to begin a rewarding career or you're a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

    At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.

    If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Join Us in Building Better Futures!

    Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!

    If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org

    Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

    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.

    About Company :

    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. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

    Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate's provide 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.

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