Youth Development Technician
Abraxas Youth & Family Services · South Mountain, PA · 3 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
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
- Work as a team to provide a structured and safe environment for each youth placed at our program.
- Promote growth through therapeutic groups and individual work with each youth.
- Provide safety through room checks, room searches, continual supervision and documentation.
- Deescalate during crisis, which can sometimes involve safety interventions and/or physical restraints.
- Follow program processes and rules with each youth in order to keep consistency and work as a team.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks
- 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
- Lifetime Development Programs
- Career 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
Schedule
Full-Time
Shift: 10:45pm-6:45am (overnight), including weekends