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Abraxas Youth & Family Services; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth Center in South Mountain, PA is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to mentor and supervise adolescents in a structured residential setting. You’ll contribute to a safe, supportive environment while delivering paid training and ongoing coaching.

Join a committed team and help youths develop independence, confidence, and success through daily activities, group sessions, and careful documentation of services in client files. Shift: 2:45 pm – 10:45 pm, full-time, weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Detention unit employees must have an Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement).
• Observe client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
• Facilitate and document various groups/meetings.
• Administer medication or supervise self -administration of medication when necessary.
• Know and implement emergency procedures (e.g. evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skill.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Abraxas Youth Center in South Mountain, PA is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to mentor and supervise adolescents in a structured residential setting. You’ll contribute to a safe, supportive environment while delivering paid training and ongoing coaching.

Join a committed team and help youths develop independence, confidence, and success through daily activities, group sessions, and careful documentation of services in client files. Shift: 2:45 pm – 10:45 pm, full-time, weekends.