YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Abraxas Youth & Family Services

Facility: SOUTH MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER

Compensation Base: $17.00 per hour

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): $2,000 Sign On Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Excellent New Starting Wages

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Summary

A Youth Development Specialist implements the activities which support the daily schedule. The Youth Development Specialist supervises and interacts with clients, observes and addresses client behavior, and documents services in client files.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Interacts with and supervises clients during daily activities in a manner that ensures their safety and security.
• Provides effective people security (e.g., headcounts, room checks, client movement).
• Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
• Processes intakes and screens clients according to program policy.
• Facilitates and documents various groups/meetings.
• Administers medication or supervises self administration of medication when necessary.
• Knows and implements emergency procedures (e.g. evacuation, CPR/first aid).
• Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.