Youth Care Worker

Overview

Position:
Youth Development Specialist, Treatment

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

Hiring Youth Development Specialists to join our team at Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA. Here, you will help at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your career. You ll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service.

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.

Salary: $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Second Shift

Must be available to work weekends!

• 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.
• 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.

• HS Diploma or GED
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid drivers’ license
• Must obtain clearances (PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI)
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, drug screen, TB test
• Must be physically capable of handling adolescents during crisis situations using Safe Crisis Management techniques
• Must pass federal and state background checks including checks for crimes such as drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors
• Must be prompt and dependable
• Must establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries (including confidentiality)
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Must 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
• 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
• Must have good interpersonal skills 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 licensing and accreditation requirements

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.

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

• 401(k)
• Free Meals on Shift
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  * Paid Holidays
  * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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

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