YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

at Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Published June 10, 2021
Location Morgantown, PA
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Facility: ABRAXAS ACADEMY

Compensation Base: $19.00/hour

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Now offering Summer Wage retention pay which is your base pay ($17.00) PLUS an additional $2.00 per hour =$19.00/HR                     (Now through September 4, 2021). 

Abraxas Youth and Family Service is a national leader in the operation of residential treatment facilities and community-based programs for troubled youth and their families.

We are hiring dedicated, motivated and passionate individuals that would like to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

Summary:  

This entry level position implements the activities which support the daily schedule of the facility. In addition, this position observes and addresses client behavior and documents services in client files.

Essential Functions:

  • Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
  • 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.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information related to client information.