Direct Service Technician

❤️ Make an Impact Every Day

Direct Support Technician

📍 Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Southwood Interventions

5701 S. Wood S, Chicago, IL 60636

🕒 Full-Time

💲 $19.50/hour

💵 DailyPay Available

Looking for More Earning Potential?

Voluntary overtime opportunities may be available, giving employees the option to pick up additional shifts and earn extra income.

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Abraxas Youth & 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 50 years, Abraxas Youth & 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

• 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 Direct Support Technician, you are responsible for:

• Monitoring, observing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients in a substance abuse treatment program
• Providing motivational and educational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
• Scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting with planning client recreational events
• Supporting treatment plans by reporting client observations and contributing to decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privileges
• Other duties as assigned

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

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum of 6 months of training or equivalent knowledge of substance abuse treatment theory and practice preferred
• Previous work experience with the program specific population in a residential or outpatient setting is preferred

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Withdrawal Management (Detox)

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

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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