Direct Support Worker, Part Time

Apis Services, Inc.; Morgantown (PA); Vor Ort; USD 16.531 - 24.796; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

DailyPay – access earned wages before

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference every

Zusammenfassung

Apis Services, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Worker for the Detention Unit in Morgantown, PA. Part-time role with a 3:00 pm–11:00 pm shift; two shifts minimum including Friday–Sunday and every other weekend.

Location: 1000 Academy Drive, Morgantown, PA 19543. You will supervise and support youth, ensure safety, document activities, and respond to emergencies using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approaches.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Aufgaben

• Supervise clients during daily activities, ensuring safety and security.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Provide facility security: conduct headcounts, room checks, and observe client movement.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
• Respond to emergency situations, including evacuation, CPR, and first aid.
• Facilitate and document groups or meetings; monitor documentation processes.
• Provide structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive skills.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.
• Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Accurately observe and document client behaviors, progress, and interventions.
• Collect and document behavioral data per program and regulatory standards.
• Participate in daily staffing ratio and effective programming for all youth.
• Complete daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation on time.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Follow all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory staff.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Support family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Follow all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintain active certifications, clearances, and required ongoing training.
• Comply with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed care

CPR certification

Communication

Observation skills

Ausbildung

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Jobbeschreibung

Position

Direct Support Worker, Part Time – Detention Unit (Shift: 3:00 pm-11:00 pm). The position requires a minimum of two shifts including Friday-Sunday pm shift and must be available every other weekend.

Location

1000 Academy Drive, Morgantown, PA 19543

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients during daily activities, ensuring safety and security.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Provide facility security: conduct headcounts, room checks, and observe client movement.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
• Respond to emergency situations, including evacuation, CPR, and first aid.
• Facilitate and document groups or meetings; monitor documentation processes.
• Provide structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive skills.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment at all times.
• Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Accurately observe and document client behaviors, progress, and interventions.
• Collect and document behavioral data per program and regulatory standards.
• Participate in daily staffing ratio and effective programming for all youth.
• Complete daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation on time.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Follow all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory staff.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Support family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Follow all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintain active certifications, clearances, and required ongoing training.
• Comply with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Other Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical exam including TB and drug testing.
• Federal and state background checks, including crime screening.
• Completion of background screening and pre-employment checks (employment references, driving records).
• Ability to use computers and relevant software.

Schedule

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm-11:00 pm). Minimum of two shifts, Friday-Sunday (16-hour minimum per weekend). Must be able to work every other weekend.

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

• DailyPay – access earned wages before payday.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a difference every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Imperium 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.