Youth Development Specialist, ORR

Youth Development Specialist/ORR

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

Bilingual/Fluent Spanish speaking $28.00 hourly

We believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate professionals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

• 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.

• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Provide effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
• Observe activities and respond accordingly including emergency situations such as evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Participate with and supervise clients in daily programmatic activities.
• Follow policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• Provide for 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.
• Participate in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress.
• Comply with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

• Dependable
• Team‑oriented
• Service‑focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to helping others

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age
• 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

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Apis Services, Inc., Imperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.