Youth Development Specialist​/Direct Care

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Development Specialist

• Abraxas Youth Center (AYC, Building
  3) OR Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building
  6)

10058 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA

• Full-Time
• $21.00/hour
• Daily Pay Available

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.

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.

• 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

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

As a Youth Development Specialist, you will be a role model, teach and supervise Adolescents in a structured residential environment. In this role, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training provided to prepare new employees for success in our team-oriented environment.

Your Responsibilities May Include

• 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).
• Observe client behavior and intervenes 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.
• Know and implement emergency procedures (e.g. evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skill

You May Be a Great Fit If You Are

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

Education And Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Other Qualifications

• At least twenty-one (21) years of a e
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not…