Youth Counselor

️ Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures

Youth Counselor 

Abraxas Ohio, 2775 State Route 39, Shelby, OH 44875

 Full-Time

$20.00

 DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & Family Services, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

About Abraxas Youth & Family Services:

For more than 50 years, Abraxas Youth & Family Services has been committed to supporting youth, young adults, and families through high-quality programs and services that promote growth, accountability, healing, and positive change.

Our mission is empowering individuals to make transformative changes and enabling them to lead lives with purpose and fulfillment. Every day, our employees help create safe, structured, and supportive environments where individuals can build skills, develop confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more positive future.

Why Join Our Team?

 Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

 Paid Training & Career Growth

• Earn while you learn
• Comprehensive paid training program
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Leadership development and professional growth

️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Build relationships that change lives
• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Support independence and self-confidence
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

What You'll Do

In the Youth Counselor role, you will provide a full range of social services directed toward the therapeutic care and rehabilitation of adolescents. You will participate in the planning, organization and delivery of cross-disciplinary services, (i.e., case work, counseling, specialized treatment, etc.) according to individual skills and abilities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Performs case management, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling.
• Works and counsels with individual residents to effect and monitor treatment and progress.
• Utilizes group-counseling techniques to effectively monitor and enhance treatment progress.
• Works with external agency staff (probation officers, case workers) to understand case history and identify specific treatment needs.
• Coordinates the implementation of treatment related activities.
• Maintains and completes required documentation prior to the end of the shift.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.
• Supports and promotes the Sanctuary Model and its commitments.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and one (1) year experience; OR Master’s degree in related field.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• 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
• Shift: 7 am - 3 pm with a minimum of one 3 pm - 11 pm shift per week

 Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Abraxas Youth & Family Services team.

Apply Today and Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures.
 

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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