Direct Support Counselor, BOP

Location: Morgantown

️Making a Career Out of Making a Difference "Help People Heal" 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 Earning Potential? Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income. 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’reseeking 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.

Paid training is provided. About Abraxas Youth and Family Services For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Abraxas delivers residential, community-based, and in-home services across child welfare, behavioral health, and substance use treatment—impacting more than 5,000 lives each year. 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:
Available after 30 days of employment
• 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…