Direct Support Counselor, BOP

Apis Services, Inc.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare benefit

Job summary

Apis Services, Inc. in Morgantown, PA is hiring a Direct Support Counselor to support youth in a structured, therapeutic setting.

The role pays $23.00 per hour plus a $4.93 Health & Welfare supplement and requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and successful background checks. The schedule includes evening and weekend shifts, with a focus on safety, documentation, and adherence to program policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Background checks including TB/drug screening.
• Pre-employment checks and references.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures, policies and client interventions processes.
• Supervise clients during daily activities to ensure safety.
• Provide facility security including headcounts and room checks.
• Observe behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Document groups, sessions, and shift activities clearly.
• Promote Sanctuary Model and its commitments.
• Deliver structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment at all times.
• Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approaches.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

Direct Support Counselor, BOP

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

Salary: $23.00 hourly plus $4.93 Health & Welfare

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 Commitments.
• Provides structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, adaptive skills.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.
• Uses trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Accurately observes and documents client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions.
• Collects and documents behavioral data in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Will be included in daily staffing ratio to assist in effective programming for all youth.
• Completes daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation within required timeframes.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Follows all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
• Reports safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory/leadership staff.
• Participates in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Supports family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
• Maintains client confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Follows all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintains active certification, clearances, and required ongoing training.
• Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Candidate Profile

• Dependable
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exams that include 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

Tuesday - Saturday: 3pm - 11pm

Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 11pm

Must be able to work every other weekend!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

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.