️Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures
Vocational Rehabilitative Specialist
Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building 6)
10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA
Full-Time
$22.00/hour
DailyPay Available
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.
We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.
Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.
About Abraxas Youth and Family Services
For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.
Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.
Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.
Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Pay & Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Available after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
Career Growth & Development
• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
️ Meaningful Work That Matters
• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization
What You’ll Do
As a Vocational Rehabilitative Specialist, you oversee the overall development, organization, implementation, and operation of the agency’s youth vocational program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing career, technical education and work experience programs for youth in conjunction with agency’s education staff, school supervisor and management team
- Develop and maintain healthy, productive working relationships with local agencies and business partners to assist in creating vocational opportunities for youth
- Develop and manage planning, oversight and supervision of youth in the Transition / Vocation Program and ensure programming supports both Pennsylvania Department of Education and other accredited bodies that Abraxas is affiliated with
- Initiate, guide, and ensure communication and coordination between the school, Transition / Vocation program, and clinical and business staff within the agency to ensure youth needs are integrated with the treatment and educational processes
- Initiate, guide, and ensure communication and coordination between the schools, licensing agencies, and funding sources
- Coordinate, implement, and oversee career and technical education and work experiences
- Ensure effective oversight and supervision of youth in the conduct of work programming to include outdoor / indoor maintenance, greenhouse and / or other vocational programs implemented
- Ensure compliance with all work rules and labor laws for agency youth
- Collect and report data on the agency’s youth work program for student job portfolios and court reports
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the operation of the youth work program and community
- Develop and implement educational programs and groups to educate youth and staff regarding the purpose and policies of the youth work program
- Work closely with clinical supervisors, caseworkers, and the agency business manager to ensure that all youth involved in work program fulfill expectations
- Track and report on youth work hours as required
- Assess student portfolios and their successful completion and presentation in the dorms
- Participate in developing effective team, directs and supports employees and co-workers, and provides feedback and mentoring
- Plan, organize and facilitate job placements, coordinate workflow and communicate action plans consistently with team members
- Be a role model and teach effective supervision and management of clients, interacts meaningfully with clients, and observes client behavior and intervene appropriately.
- Ensure effective people security including headcounts, room checks, and client movements
- Maintain confidentiality of information as it relates to client information
- Implement and mentor employees regarding Abraxas policies on professional expectations, code of conduct and other practices and procedures, serve as a role model for clients and employees, and support the company's mission, goals and objectives
- Responsible for effective use of resources within budgetary limitations.
- Ensure the safety and security of clients and facility
- Ensure implementation of Environment of Care program and infection control practices
- Demonstrate leadership during emergency procedures
- Address client grievances as appropriate
- Participate the teaching and support of clients in the Transition/Vocation Program
- Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care
- Demonstrate 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 Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of two (2) years of related experience
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
Other Qualifications:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Physical exam that includes 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
• Monday-Friday, 8a-4p
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Apply Today - Join Us in Building Better Futures!
Some jobs pay the 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
Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
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