Juvenile Detention Staff 2nd shift (3p-11p)

Youth Opportunity Center•Muncie, IN

About The Position

A youth support specialist is responsible for meeting the basic needs of all residents placed under their direct care and supervision. This position requires the ability to develop professional relationships with residents while demonstrating a genuine concern for, understanding of, and willingness to help the resident with their treatment needs. A youth support specialist is able to provide structure through the implementation of a daily schedule and remains fair and consistent in their daily interactions with residents.

Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment
A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change
The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals
The ability to set appropriate limits
Ability to be consistent, fair, and structured while building relationships
Willingness to take on new challenges and be creative
Positive Role Model
Must be adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and situations
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including a variety of internal and external constituents
Able to identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with connected knowledge in social services and child care experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate supervision of residents in their care
Connects with residents as a role model and ensures immediate needs are met
Provides positive reinforcement while redirecting and mentoring
Responds to crisis situations appropriately
Adheres to all policies and procedures set forth by YOC including personnel, operational, and transportation.
Understands and implements program philosophy and behavior modification programming
Recognizes the needs of the population and implements creative incentives and consequences
Assists in the development and implementation of resident treatment goals
Monitors resident progress and documents accordingly
Implements concepts learned through trainings such as TIC and SCM.
Leads the daily schedule including planned activities, educational time, etc.
Completes daily documentation including case notes, points, and staff logs
Completes crisis documentation with attention to detail
Follows policies and procedures regarding medications and documents appropriately