We are hiring Teacher Assistants, Intervention Support Specialists to join our education team at Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA. Here, you will help at-risk adolescents BUILD BETTER FUTURES.

Abraxas Academy is located minutes off of Exit 298 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Berks County and provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth.

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth? We’ve got the job for you!

Salary: $22.00 hourly

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and no experience; OR
• A minimum of sixty (60) college credits from a regionally accredited college and one (1) year experience working with youths.

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.

• Valid PA Driver's License.

Who We Are:

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.

Benefits & Perks: We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Holidays * Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

As a Teacher Assistant, Intervention Support Specialist, you will:

Provide direct service work providing a full range of educational and therapeutic services directed toward the care and rehabilitation of clients.

Teacher Assistant, Intervention Support Specialist Responsibilities:

• Performs one on one or small group instruction with residents in math or reading.
• Participates with and supervises clients in daily programmatic activities.
• Maintains an active caseload of 12-15 juvenile clients needing extra reading or math support
• Follows policies and procedures of the program/facility.
• Provides leadership and serves as a role model to clients in the performance of academic activities.
• Provides for physical safety and care of clients who are under supervision.
• Reports significant changes in the behavior, attitude, or physical condition of clients to higher-level staff members.
• Interacts with educational and clinical staff to ensure overall treatment and educational goals are accomplished.
• Participates in conferences regarding client behavior and academic progress.
• 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.

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

• At Abraxas, we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
• At Abraxas, everything we do centers around people. That is why we are committed to providing you with competitive pay and comprehensive benefit options that help make your life easier and healthier, with a focus on providing choice when it comes to physical, emotional and financial wellness. Our benefit options meet you where you are in your life and set you up for success both in and outside of work.
• If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others, come join us!

Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and no experience; OR
• A minimum of sixty (60) college credits from a regionally accredited college and one (1) year experience working with youths.

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• Satisfactory completion of background screening, pre-employment physical and drug testing, 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.

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!

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at recruiting@jobsatabraxas.org