YOUTH OPERATIONS LEADER

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Shelby (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services in Shelby, OH, is seeking a Youth Operations Leader to oversee daily activities, ensure policy execution, and safeguard clients across units. This role emphasizes leadership, training, and adherence to care principles in a structured setting.

You will work within a mission-driven, supportive environment focused on youth, families, and communities, with opportunities across programs and services.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, professional demeanor and service focus.
• Experience in youth services or related human services environments.
• Ability to work in a structured, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities supporting the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
• Ensure SOPs and program policies are implemented appropriately.
• Interact with and supervise clients to ensure safety and security.
• Provide on-the-job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
• Observe client behavior and intervene as needed.
• Process intakes and screen clients per policy.
• Facilitate and document groups/meetings.
• Administer medication or supervise self-administration when necessary.
• Know and implement emergency procedures (evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Support Abraxas philosophy and Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Service-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computers & software

Job description

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YOUTH OPERATIONS LEADER

Regular Full Time Professional Shelby, OH, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 9915

Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Operations Leader

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?

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Available after 30 days of employment!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Company-paid training
• Paid training programs
• Certification opportunities, where applicable
• Opportunities across multiple programs and service areas
• 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

Your responsibilities may include:

• Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
• Ensure standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and the client interventions process are implemented appropriately.
• Interact with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement)
• Provide effective on-the-job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
• Observe client behavior and intervene 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

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 GED
• Six (6) months experience in a youth residential treatment facility
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
• 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: Varies

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.