Abraxas Youth & Family Services · 19 hours ago
Youth Development Specialist, Part-time
South Mountain, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hrAbraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. They are seeking a part-time Youth Development Specialist to help improve the lives of at-risk youth by supervising and interacting with clients, observing and addressing client behavior, and documenting services in client files.
ConsultingHealth CareNursing and Residential Care
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
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
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
Benefits
Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(k)
Life Assistance Program (LAP)
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Training
Advancement Opportunities
Company
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Abraxas offers alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, detention, and more services to youth and adults.
Founded in 1973
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Giovino
Chief Executive Officer
Bob Voas
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
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