Youth Development Specialist, ORR

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisors and co-workers.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks, and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
• Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations such as evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.
• Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• 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.
• 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: HS Diploma or GED
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exams that include TB and drug testing
• 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
• 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 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
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

What We’re Looking For

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

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: HS Diploma or GED
• Other Qualifications: At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exams that include TB and drug testing
• 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
• 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

Schedule

Full-Time
Shift: 2:00pm – 11:00 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