Juvenile Detention Supervisor

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services seeks a Juvenile Detention Supervisor to oversee a treatment unit and supervise staff in Morgantown, PA. You will ensure policy compliance and model professional conduct to support youth safety and progress.

The role requires supervising personnel, coordinating schedules, and directing on-the-job training while maintaining a structured, therapeutic environment. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• One year of experience in residential treatment, or three years with 60 credits.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the activities of a treatment unit and supervise staff.
• Ensure all Abraxas policies and procedures are followed.
• Lead, guide, and support staff for growth and development.
• Maintain employee schedules to ensure safety for clients and staff.
• Provide ongoing supervision and monitor case management activities.
• Document daily notes and required reports on time.
• Use trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approaches.

Skills

Dependable

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Associate’s degree or 60 credits with 3+ years experience

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

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Juvenile Detention Supervisor

Regular Full Time Management Morgantown, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 9128

Salary: $63,000.00 Annually

Making a Career Out of Making a Difference

"Help People Heal"

Juvenile Detention Supervisor

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

Salary: $63,000/annually

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.

Paid training is provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

• 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.

Why Join Our Team?

• Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance : Available after 30 days of employment
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

As a Juvenile Detention Supervisor, you will manage and direct the activities of a specific treatment unit, including providing supervision to staff assigned to the unit. You will ensure that all Abraxas policies and procedures are followed. You will serve as the primary role model for employees by leading, directing, guiding, and supporting them in such a way that promotes their growth and development.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Maintain employee schedules that provide adequate coverage to ensure safety for both clients and employees.
• Develop and implement systems to organize and monitor work activities.
• Structure, implement, and facilitate new employee on-the-job orientation.
• Conduct effective supervisory conferences and performance evaluations with employees, document the content of such meetings and evaluations, and provide feedback to them.
• Schedule employee training to ensure that all mandatory training requirements are met.
• Provide ongoing effective supervision to unit employees and monitor case management activities.
• Guide, mentor, and supervise youth and employees effectively.
• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
• Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Facilitates and documents from various groups or meetings; monitors the documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary for each shift.
• 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 the 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 comply 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.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field and one-year experience in residential treatment is preferred, OR
• Associate’s degree or (sixty) 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university and three (3) years’ work experience with children.
• Supervisory experience is also preferred.

Other Qualifications:

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

Must be available to work weekends!

Physical Requirements

• 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
• 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.