Youth Development Operations Leader

About the role

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals to join our team. This role involves mentoring Youth Development Team Leaders, supervising clients, and ensuring the smooth operation of various units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of activities which support the daily schedule on one or more units at the facility.
• Ensure standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and the client interventions process are implemented appropriately.
• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provide effective on-the-job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
• 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 of medication 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 and skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university, required for detention unit employees.
• Six (6) months’ experience as Youth Development Team Leader, required.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pass physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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

Pay & 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.