Youth Operations Leader

Location

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

We are hiring Juvenile Treatment Shift Leaders to join our team on the Juvenile Services unit at Abraxas Academy. As a Shift Leader, you will help improve the lives of at‑risk youth in our community.

Salary: $27.00 per hour. Full‑time, second shift.

A comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays and Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

• Oversee the implementation of activities that support the daily schedule on one or more units.
• Ensure standard operating procedures, program policy and client interventions are implemented appropriately.
• Interact with and supervise clients during daily activities to ensure their safety and security.
• Provide effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement).
• Provide effective on‑the‑job training to Youth Development Team Leaders.
• Observe client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Process intakes and screen clients according to program policy.
• Facilitate and document various groups and meetings.
• Administer medication or supervise self‑administration of medication when necessary.
• Support the Abraxas philosophy and promote the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

• Associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• At least twenty‑one (21) years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances).
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre‑employment checks.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• 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.

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

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

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