Juvenile Detention Shift Leaders

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Regular Full Time Professional Morgantown, PA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 53 years,
Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

As a Youth Development Specialist, 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.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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 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)
• 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.
• Provide effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
• Observe activities and respond accordingly including emergency situations such as evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Follow policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• Provide physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision.
• Report significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
• Comply with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Education and Experience

Required:

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Physical exams that include 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.