Position: Youth Development Specialist, Treatment

Location: Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

Hiring Youth Development Specialists to join our team at Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA. Here, you will help at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES. 

As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your career. You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service.

Abraxas Academy is located minutes off of Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth. 

Salary: $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Second Shift

Minimum Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have a valid drivers' license.
• Must obtain clearances (PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI).
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, drug screen, TB test.
• Must be physically capable of handling adolescents during crisis situations using safe crisis management techniques.
• 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.

As a Youth Development Specialist, you will:

Direct the daily activities of juvenile males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Major Duties, Responsibilities:

• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisor and co-workers.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
• Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.