Direct Support Worker, Det.

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Development Specialist in our Detention Unit, you will provide supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to at-risk youth.

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 intervenes 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 intervenes appropriately.
• Facilitates and documents from various groups or meetings; monitors the documentation process to ensure all services are documented as necessary for each shift.
• Provides structured behavioral interventions to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase positive, adaptive skills.
• Uses trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Accurately observes and documents client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions.
• Collects and documents behavioral data in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Will be included in the daily staffing ratio to assist in effective programming for all youth.
• Completes daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation within required timeframes.
• Utilize approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Follows all safety protocols related to self-harm, aggression, and behavioral escalation.
• Reports safety concerns, incidents, or changes in client status immediately to supervisory/leadership staff.
• Participates in treatment team meetings, supervision, and required training.
• Supports family engagement as directed by the treatment team.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exams 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: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (including weekends)

 Must be available to work weekends!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active and engaged throughout an 8-hour residential shift
• Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access residential facility environment
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to safety emergencies

Apply Today!

Join Us in Building Better Futures! 

• Some jobs pay 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