DIRECTOR SAFETY & SECURITY

Abraxas Youth and Family Services

• $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, with significant related experience; or a Master's degree with less experience
  • Supervisory or managerial experience preferred
  • At least 21 years old
  • Pass a Bureau of Prisons background check
  • Valid Driver's License with registered vehicle insurance

Responsibilities

  • Oversee facility security and emergency procedures
  • Manage facility maintenance department as a Safety Committee member
  • Participate in staff meetings to resolve facility and team issues
  • Observe and intervene appropriately with client behavior
  • Debrief after incidents of aggressive behavior
  • Promote a safe environment through managing client interactions
  • Train others in safety plans and de-escalation techniques

Benefits

  • Full-time position with flexible scheduling
  • DailyPay available for early access to earnings
  • Work in a role that positively impacts youth lives
  • Opportunity to lead safety and crisis management initiatives
  • Supportive team environment with shared goals
Full Job Description
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & SECURITY

📍 Abraxas Academy

1000 Academy Drive., Morgantown, PA 19543

đź•’ Full-Time

đź’˛Salary: $100,000/annually

đź’µ DailyPay Available

What You'll Do

Responsible for the overall safety and security of the facility to include facilities management, workplace safety and violence reduction initiatives.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Oversees facility security to include use of metal detectors, visitor sign-in procedures, resident searches, contraband and room searches, inventory controls and perimeter safety.
  • Oversees the facility maintenance department and participates as a member of the Safety Committee.
  • Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the administrative office, facilities, and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and function as a unified team.
  • Observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.
  • Debriefs with youth, staff, and facility leadership after aggressive or assaultive behavior.
  • Manages aggressive client behavior and promotes a safe a safe and effective environment.
  • Observes activities and responds accordingly including emergency procedures include evacuation, CPR or First Aid.
  • Trains and role models the use of safety plans and related de-escalation techniques.
  • Demonstrates appropriate use of client intervention skills and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques; monitors client interventions and provides guidance to other employees as necessary.
  • Assists the Executive Director as needed
  • Attends staff meetings and conferences
  • Supports the Youth Services' philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care


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 Required:
    • Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which three years must be in a supervisory or managerial level; OR
    • Master's degree in behavioral or social science field and minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in residential and non-residential program/facility of which two years experience must be in a supervisory or managerial level.
    • Bachelor's degree in related field and one (1) year work experience with children OR Associate's degree (60 college credit hours) and three years' work experience with children.
  • Supervisory experience is also preferred.

Other Qualifications:
  • At least twenty-one (21) years of age
  • Ability to pass the Bureau of Prisons background check with a review that goes back 7 years.
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Valid registered vehicle insurance.


  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
  • Non-communicable diseases physical exam.

Schedule
• Full-Time
• Shift: TBD
  • Must be available to work weekends!

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, and remain active and engaged throughout an 8-hour residential shift
  • Ability to work in a secure, controlled-access residential facility environment
  • Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to safety emergencies

🌟 Apply Today!

www.jobsatabraxas.org
  • Some jobs pay 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.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Abraxas Youth and Family Services

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar DIRECTOR SAFETY & SECURITY jobs: