YOUTH SPECIALIST - GENESEE COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER (2ND/3RD SWING SHIFT)

Genesee County, MichiganFlint, MichiganOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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Starting Pay: $20.2490 Hourly ($42,118)
After 1st Year: $22.0712 Hourly ($45,908)
After 2nd Year: $22.7798 Hourly ($47,382)
After 3rd Year: $23.4635 Hourly ($48,804)
After 4th Year: $24.1678 Hourly ($50,269)
After 5th Year: $25.0163 Hourly ($52,034)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Sixty (60) semester hours of college;

-OR-

Thirty (30) semester hours of college -AND- one (1) year experience in a facility or institution that cares for youth or in a correctional facility;

-OR-

High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' experience in a facility or institution that cares for youth or in a correctional facility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully complete physical restraint training on an annual basis.
Must possess valid Michigan driver's license.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of tasks involved in the supervision, care and guidance of neglected and delinquent youths residing at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center; processes resident admissions and releases; works under the direction of a supervisor.

STATEMENT OF TASKS:

- Supervises resident peer groups and/or individual youth to ensure the health, safety and security of both residents and staff;

- Participates in team discussions and team decisions related to client care;

- Admits residents into the facility and orients them to rules, regulations and routines;

- Disciplines residents using prescribed procedures;

- Instructs and assists residents in personal hygiene, dress and grooming;

- Escorts residents to meals, school and other scheduled events on time;

- Maintains a safe, secure environment through the appropriate use of security systems;

- Assists in facilitating resident group meetings;

- Supervises and participates in resident's recreational activities;

- Observes residents for signs of illness or emotional disturbance and makes reports as needed;

- When directed, assists in searches for escapees/runaways from the facility and physically restrains residents in order to prevent an escape;

- Issues supplies when needed;

- Utilizes a computer or word processing machine to prepare and maintain records and reports as needed;

- Administers medicine and special care of ill residents as instructed;

- Performs relatively simple clerical duties;

- Serves meals and snacks as required.

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