Part-Time Youth Development Specialist: Make a Difference

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is hiring a Part-Time Youth Development Specialist at the South Mountain location in PA. You will supervise adolescents in a structured residential setting, observe behavior, and help document services. Paid training is provided; no prior experience required for many positions.

The role supports a mission-driven team offering competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities while contributing to meaningful, lasting outcomes for youths and families.

Qualifications

• Education and background must meet program requirements as listed.
• Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement).
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
• Facilitate and document various groups/meetings.
• Administer medication or supervise self -administration of medication when necessary.
• Know and implement emergency procedures (e.g., evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skill

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Job description

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is hiring a Part-Time Youth Development Specialist at the South Mountain location in PA. You will supervise adolescents in a structured residential setting, observe behavior, and help document services. Paid training is provided; no prior experience required for many positions.

The role supports a mission-driven team offering competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities while contributing to meaningful, lasting outcomes for youths and families.