Youth Development Specialist

About the role

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures 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 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 for detention unit employees.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pass physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Pass 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• DailyPay – Access 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.

Physical Requirements

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