Facility: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Compensation Base: $24.00 PER HOUR
Compensation Bonus (if applicable):
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Exciting New Program
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Abraxas Youth and Family Services is a national leader in the operation of residential treatment facilities and community-based programs for troubled youth and their families.
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.
The following education requirements are acceptable for this classification including:
Other Qualifications:
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