Youth Services Worker

Overview

Youth Services Worker –
State of Missouri

The Division of Youth Services seeks staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position, you should be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly, and openly. We offer benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more.

Join us to help make a difference for youth today!

Compensation The current rate for this position is $1,770.90 - $1,953.62 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay).

• Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their personal conduct, care, and therapy.
• Monitor activity, behavior, and movement of youth within a residential/day treatment setting or while escorting youth off grounds; perform physical counts as necessary.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or participation in physical restraints during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain control of youth.
• Supervise youth in residential/day treatment facilities during work activities, recreational and religious activities; conduct inspections for health and safety hazards.
• Assist youth with personal issues and refer issues to the group in accordance with program principles. Observe and keep staff informed daily of significant behavioral conditions known about an individual and/or the group.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans.
• Maintain professional boundaries and model a respectful, professional demeanor at all times. Interact positively with youth, families, co-workers, management, and the public.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and progress; maintain youth records.
• Dispense medications to youth and intervene in medical emergencies, including CPR and related first-aid interventions.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.
• Work shifts and attend mandatory meetings during evening, overnight, or daytime hours as assigned; respond to facility emergencies. Log hours and submit timesheets as directed.
• Assist in the educational program as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge of individual and group behavior. Knowledge of child development and the role of the family. Knowledge of causes of juvenile delinquency and current methods of youth treatment. Ability to work with youth and families. Ability to foster cooperation of youth in treatment. Ability to respond physically to work situations or emergencies. Ability to learn verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques and emergency treatment procedures.

Ability to transport youth and travel as necessary.

Sixty or more earned credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least six earned hours in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work, OR 2-4 years of relevant experience. Earned credit hours may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of three years of required experience (30 earned credit hours equal one year). Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package, including a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and health insurance eligibility. For a comprehensive view of benefits, see the Total Compensation Calculator and applicant resources linked in the job posting. If you experience an accessibility issue while applying, please contact courtney.a.hall.gov or call . For questions about this position, please contact hrc.gov.

All are encouraged to apply as locations may continue to become available.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Government Administration