Youth Development Specialist: Build Futures, DailyPay

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Company-paid training

Paid training programs

Certification opportunities

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to supervise and mentor at-risk youth, supporting them toward safer, more stable futures. You will join a dedicated team delivering structured activities, safety protocols, and intervention strategies to promote growth and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes documenting services, coordinating groups, and modeling the Sanctuary Commitments within a team-driven setting; overtime may be required to meet program needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• 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 work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and client interventions processes.
• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
• Facilitates and documents various groups or meetings; monitors the documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary each shift.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Service-focused

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to supervise and mentor at-risk youth, supporting them toward safer, more stable futures. You will join a dedicated team delivering structured activities, safety protocols, and intervention strategies to promote growth and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes documenting services, coordinating groups, and modeling the Sanctuary Commitments within a team-driven setting; overtime may be required to meet program needs.