Youth Development Specialist

️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures Youth Development Specialist Abraxas Ohio, 2775 State Route 39, Shelby, OH 44875 Full-Time $19.50 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 & Family Services, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, young adults, and families.

Our team members support individuals as they build skills, overcome challenges, and work toward positive, lasting change. Whether you are beginning your career, bringing experience in human services, behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, or residential care, or looking for work with greater purpose, Abraxas provides the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed. Experience requirements vary by position.

Many roles require or prefer experience working with youth, families, or individuals in behavioral health, education, residential, or human services settings. About Abraxas Youth & Family Services:
For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change. Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.

Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits Daily Pay – access your earned wages before payday Medical, Dental, and 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 Paid Training & Career Growth Paid training programs Professional development opportunities Certification opportunities, where applicable Leadership development programs Career advancement opportunities Opportunities across multiple programs and service areas ️ Meaningful Work That Matters Support youth, young adults, and families Help individuals build skills, confidence, and stability Make a positive impact every day Work as part of a mission-driven organization Contribute to safe, supportive, and structured environments What You'll Do As a Youth Development Specialist, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and support to at-risk youth.

You’ll become part of a dedicated team committed to helping adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES. 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 intervenes 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 Who We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you are:
Compassionate and professional Dependable and…