Youth Development Specialist

About the role

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is dedicated to building better futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. We offer a range of services including alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment, and re-entry/transition services. We are committed to providing compassionate, supportive, and empowering environments for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures, program policy and procedures, and client interventions processes.
• 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.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
• Facilitates and documents various groups or meetings; monitors the documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary each shift.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Must 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.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits
• 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