Youth Development Specialist, BOP at Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition: Youth Development Specialist, BOPLocation: Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543We are hiring Youth Treatment Specialist - Youth Development Specialist - Youth Care Worker for our Bureau of Prisons program at Abraxas Academy. In this direct care role, you'll join a team helping at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES. Your valuable life experiences could positively influence the direction of an at-risk adolescent male. This is your chance to be a role model and champion for youth while making a difference and giving back to your community.Wage: $23.00 per hour Health & Welfare (H&W): $4.93 for each hour of work on BOP unit (which, based on a 40-hour workweek, is $197.20 per week, or $854.53 per month).Job Type: full-timeShift: Sunday - Thursday: 3pm - 11pm or Tuesday - Saturday: 3pm - 11pm Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11pm Must be able to work every other weekend!Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks!Who We Are:Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.Medical & Dental & Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsBasic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid TrainingAdvancement Opportunities As a Youth Development Specialist, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to at-risk youth.Primary Responsibilities: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 CommitmentsHiring Requirements:High School Diploma or EquivalentMUST pass a background checkNon-communicable diseases physical exam.At least twenty-one (21) years of age.Ability to work overtime as required.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.Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.Why Should You Consider Abraxas?At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us! Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc.*, offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you. *Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Inperium Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.