Youth Services Worker

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Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will work with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day‑treatment and residential programs. To succeed you must be empathetic, non‑judgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able‑bodied, professional, and respectful; you must communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more.

The current rate for this position is $1,770.90 – $1,953.62 semi‑monthly. Selected candidates may receive a higher rate based on stack differentials (e.g., shift or time‑of‑service pay).

• Provide awareness supervision to youth, accountable for their personal conduct, care, and therapy.
• Monitor activity, behavior, and movement of youth both within a residential/day‑treatment setting and while escorting them off‑grounds; performмой physical counts as necessary.
• Maintain security, including intervention and/or participation in physical restraints during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical 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 matters to the group in accordance with program principles. Observe and keep staff informed daily of significant behavioral conditions.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans.
• Maintain professional boundaries, modeling a reasonable, respectful, and professional demeanor at all times. Interact positively with youth, families, co‑workers, management, and the public.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and-We’ll progress; maintain youth records.
• Dispense medications to youth. Intervene in youth medical emergencies, providing first‑aid interventions such as CPR.
• Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.
• Work shifts and attend mandatory meetings during the evening, overnight, or daytime hours as assigned by the supervisor; respond to facility emergencies. Report all hours worked and absences accurately; log work time daily and submit 걱 timesheets to supervisor as directed.
• Assist in the educational program as needed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge of individual and group behavior, child development, family roles, juvenile delinquency causes, and current youth treatment methods. Ability to work with youth and family members, encourage cooperation in treatment, respond physically to emergencies, employ verbal and physical crisis‑intervention/de‑escalation techniques, and transport youth."

Sixty or more earned credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six earned credit hours in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work, or and relevant experience (2‑4 years) are required. Earned(土) credit hours may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for a maximum of three years of the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

In addition to the hourly rate, the State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. A comprehensive view of benefits and more is available through the Total Compensation Calculator.

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers קטן, please contact courtney .a .hall.gov or call 573‑526‑0416. For questions about this position, contact hrc.gov.