Youth Development Specialist, ORR

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Regular Full Time Professional Morgantown, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Making a Career Out of Making a Difference

"Help People Heal"

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

Bilingual; $28.00/hourly

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

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.

Paid training is provided.

• 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.

• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance :
  Available after 30 days of employment
• 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.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisors 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.
• Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.
• Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• Provides physical safety and care for clients who are under supervision.
• Reports significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
• Participates in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress.
• Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory
• compliance with current departmental practices.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

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