Behavioral Specialist II

Company: Children's Home of Reading
Location: Reading
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Now Hiring: Youth Behavioral Specialists II | Youth Care Professionals Location: The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services | Reading, PA 19606 Shifts: 2nd Shift 2:00pm - 10:00pm *Include weekends as scheduled, discussed during interview. Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 We are seeking quality applicants who hold a bachelor's degree for our Residential Enhanced Level of Care Program , an 8-bed program for male adolescents ages 12 to 18 years old. Summary of Position: The YBS II will provide supervision, guidance, boundaries, and direction to adolescents who are in need of a more structured, individualized and enhanced level of care. Demonstrate a variety of counseling, communication, and parenting skills, which support the formation of trusting, supportive relationships with the residents Position Requirements: Valid Driver's License and clean driving record. (preferred) Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or any Human Services field. (highly preferred) Associate's degree with at least 1 year experience working with youth. (accepted) High School Diploma with 2 year experience ( in a residential setting ) (accepted) Must pass all pre-employment physical & drug screening (including THC ) and background clearances. (Child, Criminal, FBI, and DMV) Ability to demonstrate basic oral, written, and verbal communication. Must attend all required trainings followed by shadowing prior to working on the unit. Ability to work effectively among various levels of behaviors and maintain an atmosphere of safety, support, and guidance to ensure a positive environment. Experienced working with youth adolescents in a residential treatment setting. Required to work on weekends as scheduled by supervisor. We have Excellent Perks and Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits 401k, Life & Disability Insurance Generous PTO Paid Training & Career Advancement A Great Team Environment HSA & FSA Life Assistance Program Wellness Programs & more! Join Our Team—We’re Better Together! For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been a pillar of hope, transforming the lives of at-risk children and families. What began as a heartfelt effort by compassionate citizens to shelter just six children has grown into a vital lifeline—now, as CHOR Youth and Family Services, reaching over 4,000 children, adults, and families through more than 35 specialized residential, educational, and community-based programs last year alone. We realized by aligning with the legacy agencies of Community Prevention Partnership, Edison Court, Safeguards and PA Forensics as CHOR YFS, we believe that real change happens when we work together. We’re Better Together, a nd that’s why we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated, driven and responsible individuals to join our team. Here, you won’t just work—you’ll mentor, guide, and uplift those who need it most. You’ll take on meaningful responsibilities while growing both personally and professionally. We support our team through comprehensive training and a collaborative environment where every contribution matters, and for our full-time employees we have a great benefits package. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for a place to make a real impact, CHOR YFS provides the support, resources, and mission-driven work that turns passion into purpose. Be a part of something bigger. Join CHOR YFS today—because we’re truly better together. About Company: Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, 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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