Juvenile Care Worker

Description

The Ted Lechner Youth Services Center provides pre‑trial detention for youth who have been incarcerated in a restrictive housing environment, as well as temporary housing for youth in a non‑restrictive shelter care environment. Responsibilities include performing routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of youth placed in secure detention and shelter care by enforcing rules, maintaining order, and monitoring activities.

• Supervision of youth in a restrictive detention environment and shelter care facility.
• Conduct intake interviews of youth and document youth behaviors and emotional status.
• Provide basic care and supervision to youth.
• Monitor and assess the behavioral and emotional characteristics of referred youth and provide additional supervision to prevent self‑harm as needed.
• Regularly communicate orally and in writing any changes to youth to all members of the youth care facility.

• Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field; or
• Associate degree in a related field and two (2) years’ experience working with youth in crisis.
• A combination of education, training, and experience totaling four (4) years in a closely related field will be considered.

• Valid Montana driver’s license.
• CPR certification (within 6 months).
• CPI certification (within 6 months).
• Must pass driving and background check.

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits.
• Employer paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• State of Montana PERS retirement.
• Vision plan coverage.
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans.
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts, and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Education assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Weight Management program.
• Annual wellness screenings.
• Paid holidays.
• 12 days sick leave per year.
• 3 weeks vacation in the first year.

Part‑time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis.