Direct Support Counselor, BOP

Location: Morgantown

️Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career Direct Support Counselor, BOP Abraxas Academy 1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543 Full-Time Salary: $23.00/hourly plus $4.93 Health & Welfare Daily Pay Available Looking for More Than Just a Job? 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. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. About Abraxas Youth and Family Services 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. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training Career Growth & Development
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines ️ Meaningful Work That Matters
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization What You’ll Do As a Youth Development Specialist in our Bureau of Prisons Unit, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to at-risk youth. Your responsibilities may include:
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 intervene 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 Provides structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, adaptive skills. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.

Uses trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches. Accurately observes and documents client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions. Collects and documents behavioral data in accordance with program and regulatory standards. Will be included in daily staffing ratio to assist in effective programming for all youth. Completes daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation within required time frames. Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.

Follows all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation. Reports safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory/leadership staff. Participates in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training. Supports family engagement as directed by the treatment team. Maintains…