Youth Development Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Insurance after 30 days

401(k)

Paid Time Off

EAP

Wellness Programs

Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to mentor adolescents in a structured residential setting. You will supervise clients, observe behavior, and document services, with comprehensive paid training to help you succeed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 21+ years old, a valid driver's license, and rigorous background checks. The role offers full-time hours with daytime and evening shifts in South Mountain, PA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or 60 credits from an accredited college or university.
• Must be 21+ years of age and have a valid Driver's License.
• Must pass background checks including criminal history and driving records.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities.
• Provide headcounts, room checks, and client movement for safety.
• Observe client behavior and intervene as needed.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to policy.
• Facilitate and document groups/meetings.
• Administer or supervise self-administration of medication.
• Know and implement emergency procedures (evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and seven principles of care.
• Demonstrate Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 60 credits

Job description

• Certification Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
• Strengthen Communities

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Development Specialist

Abraxas Youth Center (AYC, Building 3) OR Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building 6)

10058 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA

Full-Time

$21.00/hour

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Earning Potential? Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

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.

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services 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 - Available after 30 days of employment
• 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 Development Specialist, you will be a role model, teach and supervise Adolescents in a structured residential environment. In this role, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training provided to prepare new employees for success in our team-oriented environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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 intervenes 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

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Other Qualifications:

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

• Full-Time
• Shift: 2:45 pm - 10:45 pm, including every weekend

Physical Requirements

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

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.