Youth Development Technician - Full-Time

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is seeking a Youth Development Technician for the Abraxas Youth Center at South Mountain, PA. This full-time overnight role (10:45pm–6:45am) offers DailyPay and comprehensive benefits.

You will support youth in a safe, structured environment and help foster growth and development. Responsibilities include leading therapeutic groups, supervision, safety, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass federal and state background checks.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and pre-employment checks.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Work with youth to provide a safe, structured environment overnight and during wake-up.
• Promote growth through therapeutic groups and individual work.
• Provide safety through room checks, supervision, and documentation.
• Deescalate crises with safety interventions when needed.
• Follow program processes to maintain consistency as a team.
• Complete initial and ongoing training.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Youth Development Technician

Abraxas Youth Center (AYC, Building 3) OR Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building 6), 10058 South Mountain Road, Building 3, South Mountain, PA

Full-Time

19.00/hour

DailyPay Available

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?

• 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 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

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• PatientTeam-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.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Shift: 10:45pm-6:45am (overnight), including weekends

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.