Direct Support Technician — Weekend Impact Specialist

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ABRAXAS #1 Regular Part Time Professional Woodridge, IL, US

24 days ago Requisition

📍 Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Woodridge Interventions

2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL 60517

Looking for More Earning Potential?

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

At Abraxas Youth & 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.

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & 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.

• 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 Direct Support Technician, you are responsible for:

• Monitoring, observing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients in a substance abuse treatment program
• Providing motivational and educational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
• Scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting with planning client recreational events
• Supporting treatment plans by reporting client observations and contributing to decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privileges
• Other duties as assigned

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Dependable

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• 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 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.

• Part-Time
• WEEKEND ONLY

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

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