Youth Development Specialist - Education

Posted 4 days ago

abraxas youth family servicesSouth Mountain (PA)

Tutors Child and Youth Services

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$21.00/hour

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About the role

️Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures Youth Development Specialist - Education Abraxas Youth Center (AYC, Building 3) or Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building 6) 10058 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA Full-Time $21.00/hour DailyPay Available 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’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. About Abraxas Youth and Family Services For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and 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.

Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Compensation
DailyPay – 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, you will be a role model, teach and supervisor Adolescents in a structured residential environment. In this role, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training provided to prepare new employees for success in our team-oriented environment. Your responsibilities may include: Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security Provide effective people security (ex: class attendance, class headcounts, classroom transitions) Observe client behavior and intervenes appropriately. Support orientation of new clients into the learning center environment Document various educational data points Know and implement emergency procedures (e.g. evacuation, CPR/first aid) Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skill Who We’re Looking For You may be a great fit if you are: Compassionate Dependable Patient Team-Oriented Service-Focused Professional Positive Committed to Helping Others Qualifications Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma or GED Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.

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. Schedule

Full-Time
Monday-Friday, year-round
8-hour shifts Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Join Us in Building Better Futures! Apply Today! 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. About Our Organization Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment. #CB

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