Youth Detention Officer (Youth Specialist)
Company: Eaton County
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
JOBUnder the supervision of a Shift Supervisor, supervises and
cares for the residents in the detention and/or treatment wings of
the Youth Facility on an assigned shift. Ensures that residents
meet personal conduct standards, oversees residents on household
and work assignments, ensures that security and other policies are
followed, and monitors resident movements throughout the facility.
Counsels youths on a variety of matters, conducts crisis
counseling, prepares written observations of the youth's behavior
and participates in assessment meetings regarding youth.Employees
hired after August 1, 2022 will be eligible to receive a $1,500
recruiting stipend after completing 6 months of employment.
Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of
qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified.
The position could possibly close at any time. EXAMPLE OF
DUTIESEnsures the safety and security of the Youth Facility and its
occupants. Provides constant supervision of youths and monitors
their activities, visually and with electronic monitors, throughout
the facility.Prepares observation and status reports on the
behavior and progress of youths and documents operations and needs
related to security, maintenance and supplies. Prepares incident
and accident reports.Ensures that the physical and emotional needs
of youths are met, including hygiene, nutrition, medical, physical
exercise and emotional guidance.Provides counseling to youths that
may involve dealing with inappropriate behavior, suicidal thoughts,
crisis situation, and related areas using approved
methodologies.Implements treatment programming including behavior
modification and token economy system. Participates in the token
economy system by awarding points, maintaining records and
operating the store. Leads youths in recreational and other
activities.Leads group counseling sessions on topics such as
decision making, seeking employment, and behavioral
issues.Participates in staffings and team meetings and discusses
observations of youth behavior.Completes intake and discharge
procedures, including completing forms, recording belongings,
conducting orientations and providing clothing and personal
items.Provides supervision to residents in the performance of
housekeeping chores, trash removal, laundry and meal clean
up.Discusses various matters of concern with youths and serves as
an empathetic listener on topics such as family problems, court
hearings, homework and general interpersonal relationships. Reports
concerns regarding psychological or emotional well being of
youths.Assists with the coordination of health care for the youths,
includes dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications
and reporting health concerns to appropriate individuals.Transports
youth by vehicle to medical and other appointments.Uses crises
intervention techniques and other approved methodologies to
physically control and counsel residents as necessary.Assists in
the delivery and serving of food, cleaning of designated areas and
other supports tasks as assigned. Other Functions: 15. None listed.
This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions
to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted
or modified at any time. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have 30
Semester credits of college level coursework in the human services
area. One year experience working with delinquent or emotionally
troubled youth and/or families. Prefer experience in a 24 hour
facility. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and a good
driving record.The qualifications listed above are intended to
represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with
performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job
description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing
absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general
guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related
selection or promotional criteria.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPhysical
Requirements: This job requires the ability to perform the
essential functions contained in this description. These include,
but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable
accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants
unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements :Climbing
stairs to conduct security checks.Driving to various sites to
transport youths.Ability to move desks, beds and other furniture to
conduct security checks.Reaching, bending and stooping to perform
security checks, housekeeping and other tasks.Extended periods of
walking throughout facility.Ability to physically restrain
youths.Hearing ability to use auditory monitoring system.Lifting
and carrying containers for meals weighing up to 35 lbs., laundry
bags weighing up to 40 lbs. and other items.Visual acuity
sufficient to monitor control cameras and security panels,
distinguish colors on the control panel, and provide other forms of
resident supervision. Working Conditions:Exposure to various
weather conditions while transporting youths, delivering meals and
laundry or leading field trips.Exposure to physical assault by
youths.Exposure to youths with various states of cleanliness and
hygiene.Exposure to various body fluids.Exposure to communicable
disease of youths.
Keywords: Eaton County, Lansing , Youth Detention Officer (Youth Specialist), Other , Charlotte, Michigan
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