Classroom Intervention Specialist

About the role

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. We seek compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Performs one-on-one or small group instruction with residents in math or reading.
• Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.
• Maintains an active caseload of 12-15 juvenile clients needing extra reading or math support.
• Fulfills the role of a role model, teacher, and supervisor in a structured residential environment.
• Directs service work providing a full range of educational and therapeutic services directed toward the care and rehabilitation of clients.
• Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• Provides leadership and serves as a role model to clients in the performance of academic activities.
• Provides for physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision.
• Reports significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
• Interacts with educational and clinical staff to ensure overall treatment and educational goals are accomplished.
• Participates in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress.
• Complies with program/facility safety systems and building security.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance with current departmental practices.
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field and no experience; OR a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from a regionally accredited college and one (1) year’s experience working with youths. At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Other Qualifications: At least twenty-one (21) years of age, must have a valid PA Driver's License, must pass federal and state background checks, must complete 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay

$25.00/hour

DailyPay Available

Schedule

Full-Time
Shift: 2:00pm – 11:00 pm, including every weekend

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
• Career Growth & Development
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Lifetime Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines