Youth Care Worker, Treatment

Job Description

Job Description

❤️ Change Lives While Growing Your Own Career

Youth Care Worker, Treatment

???? Abraxas Academy

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

???? Full-Time

????Salary: $25.00/hourly

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Looking for More Than Just a Job?

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.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

???? Competitive Pay & 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

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Care Worker, you will direct the daily activities of juvenile males in programming utilizing acceptable behavioral management principles. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment in crisis situations.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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 intervene appropriately.
• Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
• Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency situations including evacuation, CPR, or first aid.
• Provides effective facility security including conducting headcounts, room checks and observing client movement.
• Observes client behavior and intervene appropriately.
• Maintains client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Follows all Pennsylvania mandated reporter requirements.
• Maintains active certification, clearances, and required ongoing training.
• 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.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• High School 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: 2nd Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm)

Must be available to work weekends!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

???? Join Us in Building Better Futures! Apply Today!

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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