Youth Development Specialist - WEEKENDS ONLY

ADP, Inc.; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services in Shelby, OH is seeking a Part-Time Youth Development Specialist for weekends. You will supervise, mentor, and support youth in a structured residential setting, helping them build skills and confidence while ensuring safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, 21+ years old, a valid driver's license, and successful background checks. Paid training and opportunities for career growth are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• 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.
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth during daily activities while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships and serve as a mentor and role model.
• Observe youth behavior and provide appropriate support and intervention when needed.
• Assist with facility safety and security, including headcounts, room checks, and monitoring client movement.
• Facilitate and document groups, activities, and other required services.
• Follow program policies, procedures, and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) practices.
• Support and promote the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments.

Skills

Compassionate & professional

Dependable & responsible

Patient & service-focused

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

❤️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Development Specialist

📍 Abraxas Ohio, 2775 State Route 39, Shelby, OH 44875

🕒 Part-Time; WEEKENDS ONLY (Friday through Sunday)

💲$30.00

💵 DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, young adults, and families. Our team members support individuals as they build skills, overcome challenges, and work toward positive, lasting change.

Whether you are beginning your career, bringing experience in human services, behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, or residential care, or looking for work with greater purpose, Abraxas provides the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed.

Experience requirements vary by position. Many roles require or prefer experience working with youth, families, or individuals in behavioral health, education, residential, or human services settings.

About Abraxas Youth & Family Services:

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change.

Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.

Why Join Our Team?

🎓 Paid Training & Career Growth

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities, where applicable
• Leadership development programs
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple programs and service areas

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Support youth, young adults, and families
• Help individuals build skills, confidence, and stability
• Make a positive impact every day
• Work as part of a mission-driven organization
• Contribute to safe, supportive, and structured environments

What You'll Do

As a Part-Time Youth Development Specialist, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring, and support to youth in a structured residential environment. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team focused on providing a safe, supportive environment where adolescents can BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supervise and support youth during daily activities while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
• Build positive, professional relationships and serve as a mentor and role model.
• Observe youth behavior and provide appropriate support and intervention when needed.
• Assist with facility safety and security, including headcounts, room checks, and monitoring client movement.
• Facilitate and document groups, activities, and other required services.
• Follow program policies, procedures, and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) practices.
• Support and promote the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate and professional
• Dependable and responsible
• Patient, positive, and service-focused
• Committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families
• Comfortable working in a structured, team-oriented environment
• Interested in human services, behavioral health, education, residential care, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related fields

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• 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.

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Shift: 3 pm - 11 pm
• WEEKENDS ONLY (Friday through Sunday)

🌟 Apply Today - Join Us in Building Better Futures!

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job helps create meaningful change.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and professionalism can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today .

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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