Youth Development Technician

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement

Make a Difference

Support Families

Strengthen Communities

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services in South Mountain, PA is seeking a Regular Full Time Service Worker to provide a safe, structured environment for youth during sleeping hours and morning wake-up routines at our South Mountain program sites (AYC Building 3 or LDP Building 6).

The role focuses on guiding youth, promoting growth through therapeutic groups, assisting with room checks and supervision, and responding to crises with de-escalation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least twenty-one years of age and valid driver's license.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Background checks including criminal history.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to provide a structured and safe environment for each youth placed at our program.
• Promote growth through therapeutic groups and individual work with each youth.
• Provide safety through room checks, room searches, continual supervision and documentation.
• Deescalate during crisis, which can sometimes involve safety interventions and/or physical restraints.
• Follow program processes and rules with each youth in order to keep consistency and work as a team.
• Successfully complete initial and on-going training.

Skills

Dependable

Team Player

Service Focus

Professional

Positive Attitude

Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Regular Full Time Service Worker South Mountain, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 10224

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

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

10058 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA

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.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

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?

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Strengthen Communities

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Development Technician, you will work directly with youth providing a safe and predictable environment during their sleeping hours and during their morning wake-up routine. Utilizing the tools we provide, you will help role model, educate, and motivate youth in a manner that promotes their growth and development.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Work as a team to provide a structured and safe environment for each youth placed at our program.
• Promote growth through therapeutic groups and individual work with each youth.
• Provide safety through room checks, room searches, continual supervision and documentation.
• Deescalate during crisis, which can sometimes involve safety interventions and/or physical restraints.
• Follow program processes and rules with each youth in order to keep consistency and work as a team.
• Successfully complete initial and on-going training.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.