Youth Development Specialist, BOP

Position:
Youth Development Specialist, BOP

Location:

Abraxas Academy, 1000 Academy Dr., Morgantown, PA 19543

We are hiring Youth Treatment Specialist – Youth Development Specialist – Youth Care Worker for our Bureau of Prisons program at Abraxas Academy. In this direct care role, you'll join a team helping at‑risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Your valuable life experiences could positively influence the direction of an at‑risk adolescent male. This is your chance to be a role model and champion for youth while making a difference and giving back to your community.

Wage: $23.00 per hour

Health & Welfare (H&W): $4.93 for each hour of work on BOP unit (which, based on a 40‑hour workweek, is $197.20 per week, or $854.53 per month).

Job Type: full‑time

Shift: Sunday–Thursday: 3pm – 11pm or Tuesday–Saturday: 3pm – 11pm or Saturday–Sunday: 7am – 11pm. Must be able to work every other weekend!

• Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks!

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at‑risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in‑home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re‑entry/transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  * Paid Holidays
  * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

• 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• MUST pass a background check
• Non‑communicable diseases physical exam.
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• 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.

At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization. As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.

As a provider of trauma‑informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit…