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Job summary
Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA seeks a Director of Safety & Security to lead facility safety, security, and related operations. You will oversee security procedures, maintenance, and safety programs while guiding a team to maintain a secure environment for residents and staff.
The role requires a behavioral or social science degree with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to respond to emergencies with de-escalation and SCM techniques.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science or related field.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible residential/non-residential experience; supervisory preferred.
- Ability to pass background checks and maintain licensure as required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee overall safety and security of the facility, including facilities management.
- Manage security systems, visitor procedures, and perimeter safety.
- Lead safety committee participation and staff trainings on de-escalation.
- Respond to emergencies, conduct debriefs, and ensure safe crisis management.
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Job description
Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career
Abraxas Academy
1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543
Full-Time
Salary: $100,000/annually
Daily Pay Available
AtAbraxas Youth and Family Serviceswe believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’reseeking 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 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.
- Competitive Compensation
- Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Company-Paid Training
- Paid Training Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Certification Opportunities
- Leadership Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
- Make a Difference Every Day
- Support Individuals and Families
- Build Meaningful Relationships
- Strengthen Communities
- Join a Mission-Driven Organization
- Oversees facility security to include use of metal detectors, visitor sign-in procedures, resident searches, contraband and room searches, inventory controls and perimeter safety.
- Oversees the facility maintenance department and participates as a member of the Safety Committee.
- Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the administrative office, facilities, and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and function as a unified team.
- Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
- Debriefs with youth, staff, and facility leadership after aggressive or assaultive behavior.
- Manages aggressive client behavior and promotes a safe a safe and effective environment.
- Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency procedures include evacuation, CPR or First Aid.
- Trains and role models the use of safety plans and related de-escalation techniques.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
- Assists the Executive Director as needed
- Attends staff meetings and conferences
- Supports the Youth Services’ philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Patient
- Team-Oriented
- Service-Focused
- Professional
- Positive
- Committed to Helping Others
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which three years must be in a supervisory or managerial level; OR
- Master’s degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which two years experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and one (1) year work experience with children OR Associate’s degree (60 college credit hours) and three years’ work experience with children.
- Supervisory experience is also preferred.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Ability to pass the Bureau of Prisons background check with a review that goes back 7 years.
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Valid registered vehicle insurance.
- 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.
- Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
- Full-Time
- Shift: TBD
- Must be availableto workweekends!
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain active and engaged throughout an 8-hour residential shift
- Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access residential facility environment
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to safety emergencies
Abraxas Youth and Family Servicesis part of the Imperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
Apis Services, Inc.,InperiumInc., 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.
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