Part-Time Evening Direct Support Worker, Detention Unit

Apis Services, Inc.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay – access earned wages before

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference every

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

CPR certification

Communication

Observation skills

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

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.