Hiring a Counselor I to join our team at Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, PA. In this role, 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: $24.00 per hour

Hiring Requirements:

• Associate degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university. Six months experience preferred.

• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

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

• Ability to work overtime as required.

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

In this role, you will:

Provide a full range of counseling and case management services to delinquent and/or dependent youth.

Counselor I Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and implements case management activities.
• Develops and implements treatment plans including SELF Service Plans, MAYSI, Court Reports, RPP and other reports as assigned.
• Provides weekly individual counseling and related documentation.
• Participates in, coordinates and communicates pertinent client information, RPP Meetings, and Sanctuary Meetings for their caseload.
• Writes progress/court reports as necessary and discharge summaries.
• Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with juvenile probation officers/case workers, including them in the treatment process and updating them on clients’ progress.
• Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with parents/legal guardians.
• Maintains client files in accordance with contractual and licensing requirements.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Ensures clients are prepared for transport to court.
• Ensures accurate billing and statistical reporting for clients on caseload.
• Ensures communication of pertinent information to outside agencies to assist in providing basic needs for clients such as IEP’s, prior drug abuse or mental health history.
• Completes client satisfaction index at time of discharge.
• Completes referrals and intake processes.
• Assists with client behaviors and unit operations as needed.
• 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:

• Associate degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university. Six months experience preferred.

• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

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

• Ability to work overtime as required.

• 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.

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.

Apis Services, Inc. provides shared administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for over 30+ for profit and non-profit organizations across the USA so they can focus on their all-important missions. Apis Services Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500+ employees nationwide and growing.

Join Us in Building Better Futures!

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