YOUTH BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST

Apis Services, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 68,769,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Training

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading in Reading, PA seeks a dedicated Youth Behavioral Specialist for the 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:00am). You’ll maintain safety, document behaviors in EHR, and supervise residents during activities, classrooms, and community outings to promote a positive, structured environment.

Responsibilities include behavior modification implementation, shift notes, health checks, and ensuring a compliant, supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any human services field (highly preferred).
• Associate’s degree with at least one year of experience working with youth (accepted).
• High school diploma or GED with one year of experience working with youth (accepted).
• Pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors and safety checks.
• Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs.
• Supervise residents during activities and academic instruction.
• Oversee resident health and hygiene; perform room searches per policy.
• Transport clients in company vehicles as needed.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures; participate in required trainings.
• Work on all residential units and educational placements.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any human services field

Associate’s degree with at least one year of experience working with youth

High school diploma or GED with one year of experience working with youth

Job description

$20.00 - $24.00 hourly

Youth Behavioral Specialist – Full-Time – 3rd Shift

Location: 1010 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

Shift: 10:00pm-6:00am (3rd Shift)

Full-Time / Non-Exempt

DailyPay Available

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. 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?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Behavioral Specialist, you will:

• Maintain safety and security of residents and facility.
• Maintain compliance with staffing ratios at all times, including mandated overtime, moving to other units as requested, and attending/participating in all clinical/case management group sessions.
• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document resident behaviors, visitation safety checks, and any applicable services.
• Complete daily shift notes, activity notes, and communication logs, including justification for any behavioral interventions.
• Supervise residents while following program policies and assuring compliance with Sanctuary principles.
• Actively supervise residents during recreational activities and provide instruction when necessary.
• Supervise residents during academic instruction, handling behavioral issues.
• Closely supervise residents while in the community, prioritizing community safety at all times.
• Implement behavior modification program (point system) in accordance with program policies, philosophy, and treatment plans.
• Overnight shift duties include performing 15 minute checks on all residents, paperwork, and cleaning and organizing unit areas.
• Ensure safe evacuation of residents during emergencies and fire drills.
• Record reports such as Incident Reports and Restrictive Procedure Reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Plan and implement organized activities for the residents.
• Physically restrain residents (only when necessary to ensure safety) following Safe Crisis Management training in accordance with program policies.
• Oversee resident health and hygiene.
• Complete room and personal searches in accordance with program policies, documenting all accordingly.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Work on all residential units and educational placements.
• Maintain building cleanliness as needed such as taking out unit trash and using towels/sheets for laundry, performing light maintenance and building improvements, primarily during overnight shifts.
• Transport clients in company vehicles, as needed.
• Professionally represent agency.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Third Shift YBS Additional Responsibilities

• Complete bed checks at minimum every 15 minutes using documentation.
• Assist the third shift supervisor with preparing for new admissions.
• Assist the third shift supervisor with preparing for client birthdays.
• Ensure staff office is organized daily.
• Inventory unit supplies regularly and alert third shift supervisor of needed items.
• Update whiteboards with daily points changes.

Who We’re Looking For

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any human services field (highly preferred).
• Associate’s degree with at least one year of experience working with youth (accepted).
• High school diploma or GED with one year of experience working with youth (accepted).
• Must pass all pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background checks (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV).
• 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.
• Ability to demonstrate basic oral, written, and verbal communication.
• Must attend all required trainings followed by shadowing prior to working on the unit.
• Ability to work effectively among various levels of behaviors and maintain an atmosphere of safety, support, and guidance to ensure a positive environment.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 3rd Shift – 10:00pm-6:00am
• All shift’s include weekends (discussed during interview)

Physical Requirements

• The employee must stand, walk, run, use hands and arms.
• The employee must have the physical ability to restrain a resident while utilizing the tenets of Safe Crisis Management training.
• The employee must be able to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, see, taste, and smell.

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.

Some jobs pay the bills.

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.