Direct Support Counselor

Position

Youth Development Specialist, BOP

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

We are hiring a Youth Treatment Specialist – Youth Development Specialist – Youth Care Worker for our Bureau of Prisons program at Abraxas Academy. In this direct care role you will join a team helping at‑risk adolescents build better futures and serve as a role model and champion for youth while giving back to your community.

Wage: $23.00 per hour
Health & Welfare (H&W): $4.93 for each hour of work on BOP unit (based on a 40‑hour workweek, $197.20 per week, or $854.53 per month).
Job Type: full‑time

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

Must pass a drug test and both federal and state background checks.

• 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, Paid Holidays, Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

• Follow standard operating procedures, program policies and client intervention processes.
• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities to ensure their safety and security.
• Provide effective facility security, including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitor interventions and provide guidance to other employees as necessary.
• Facilitate and document various groups or meetings; monitor documentation to ensure all services are recorded as required each shift.
• Support and promote the Sanctuary Model and its Commitments.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must pass a background check
• Non‑communicable diseases physical exam
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Must pass both federal and state background checks screening for 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

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit dedicated to building better futures for at‑risk youth, adults, and families. Since 1973 we have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and cultural competence, and provide a trauma‑informed environment that values equity and engagement. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options designed to support your health, emotional and financial wellness.

Whether you are starting your career or seeking a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.

Inperium Inc., Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

This policy of non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.