Direct Care

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our team members make a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

About the role

As a Youth Development Specialist, you will serve as a role model, teacher, and supervisor for adolescents in a structured residential environment. You will supervise and interact with clients, observe and address behavior, and document services. Comprehensive paid training is provided to prepare you for success in our team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities to ensure their safety and security.
• Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement).
• 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 when necessary.
• Know and implement emergency procedures (e.g., evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Physical exam including TB and drug testing.
• Must pass federal and state background checks screening for crimes including, but not limited to, drug-related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including employment and/or personal references and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software typically used by the department.

Skills

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Benefits

• Competitive compensation at $27.00/hour.
• DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday.
• Medical, Dental, and 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.
• Leadership Development Programs.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Opportunities across multiple service lines.

Schedule

• Full-Time.
• Shift: 2:45 pm - 10:45 pm, including every weekend.

Physical Requirements

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