Location
Quincy Township, Pennsylvania
Salary
$21 / HOUR
Supervise and interact with at-risk youth in a residential setting to ensure their safety and security. Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, documenting services, and implementing crisis management techniques.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED, and must be at least 21 years of age. Candidates must pass criminal clearances, drug testing, and a physical exam.
Position: Youth Development Specialist
Location: Abraxas South Mountain
Now hiring YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS at Abraxas South Mountain Youth Center! In this role, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community.
This is an entry level position; seeking individuals to role model, teach and supervise adolescents in a structured residential environment.
As a Youth Development Specialist, you will regularly supervise and interact with clients, observe and address client behavior, and document services in client files. Comprehensive paid training provided to prepare new employees for success in our team-oriented environment.
$21.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: 2:45pm-10:45pm, includes every weekend
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.
As a Youth Development Specialist, you will supervise and interact with clients in a manner that ensures the client’s safety and security.
Abraxas Youth & Family Services, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.
We are Hiring and We Want You on Our Team!
Thank you for your interest in a rewarding career at Abraxas Youth & Family Services. We hope you consider applying for employment with us!
Apis Services Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.
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Market context
Direct care positions in Pennsylvania typically see steady demand because providers need reliable staff for daily support, safety, and routine care. These roles are competitive when candidates bring the required age, diploma or GED, and readiness for background checks, drug testing, and a physical exam; some units also prefer an associate’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm whether your experience matches the specific unit before applying.