Youth Development Technician — Impactful Youth Support

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

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.