2nd Shift - Youth Service Center - Youth Specialist

Overview

Position Summary And Job Duties

This is a 2nd shift position working a rotating schedule from 2:30PM - 11:00PM. Under the general direction of the YSC Supervisor the Youth Specialist will provide security, guidance and care to the youth of the Rock County Youth Services Center in accordance with the Mission Statement and Rock County/YSC policies and procedures. Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department.

Performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and “Commitment to My Co-Workers.”

• Facilitates and follows the YSC Behavioral Modification Program
• Facilitates and participates in programming to the youth
• Follows the daily schedule of activities for youth
• Performs security, discipline and suicide checks according to YSC policies
• Supervises youth directly, while providing healthy interaction through role modeling
• Supervises youth while on off-campus activities
• Respond and show the appropriate response in medical or crisis emergencies
• Works with specialty (A.C.T.I.O.N.S. or Shelter Care) or special needs youth

• Provides direct supervision of youth at the YSC
• Facilitates and follows the YSC Behavioral Modification Program
• Facilitates and participates in programming to the youth
• Follows the daily schedule of activities for youth
• Performs security, discipline and suicide checks according to YSC policies
• Supervises youth directly, while providing healthy interaction through role modeling
• Supervises youth while on off-campus activities
• Respond and show the appropriate response in medical or crisis emergencies
• Works with specialty (A.C.T.I.O.N.S. or Shelter Care) or special needs youth

• Document and complete clear and specific daily progress notes and point sheets
• Complete clear and specific incident reports
• Document all security, discipline and suicide checks per YSC policies
• Complete clear and accurate daily rosters and meal logs
• Complete clear and specific overtime, benefit and leave slips

• Attend work related and mandatory training per year as directed
• Attend mandatory staff meetings
• Review and sign off on policies and procedures as directed
• Maintain Wisconsin Juvenile Detention Officer Certification yearly

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum qualifications:
  
  High School diploma and at least one year demonstrated experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth.
• Demonstrated/related work experience must be detailed in the job application. Examples of work with at-risk youth may include, but is not limited to:
• Probation or Community Corrections
• Mentoring programs
• Coaching or teaching
• Recreation or after school programs
• Any programs where the mission is for progressive transformation and focus is on youth with behavior problems.
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s license by time of employment.
• Most competitive qualifications:
  An Associate’s degree and two years demonstrated experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth, or Bachelors’ degree in;
  Criminal Justice, Law and Justice or related area of study, or Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related social science area of study and one (1) year of full time experience working with at-risk youth or juveniles in a correctional or security oriented environment.
• Must be certified as a Juvenile Detention Officer with the State of Wisconsin within one year of hire.

• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
• Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds for at least 15 feet
• Ability to squat to inspect cells under bunks, tables, etc.
• Ability to carry mattresses and bags of laundry
• Ability to push the food cart with trays of food
• Ability to push the mop bucket, move chairs and tables as needed
• Ability to lift, push/pull objects weighing up to 165 pounds

• In an emergency, Youth Specialists must be able to physically restrain youth using POSC; break up physical altercations; provide suicide intervention and first aid as necessary; lead evacuation and rescue efforts
• Use of equipment:
  Ability to use a computer and keyboard; portable radio

• Indoor work in a secure youth center with possible off-campus activities
• A valid driver’s license; CPR/AED certification
• Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids

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