Juvenile Specialist – Part Time

Premium site • Midland, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Detention Supervisor, the Juvenile Specialist at the Juvenile Care Center is responsible for ensuring the safety, welfare, and security of residents, staff, visitors, and the building. This role involves supervising, guiding, and counseling residents through daily activities within the framework of the day treatment and detention units. The specialist enforces rules in a behavior management setting through positive and authoritative reinforcements and prepares various reports, including court reports, detailing resident functioning in a structured environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, or related field.
• Two years of progressively more responsible experience in a child care institution, detention, or juvenile residential treatment facility.
• Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Must obtain certification in CPR, CPI and First Aid to maintain employment.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of managing at-risk juveniles in a detention center, managing violent and mentally disabled youth, restraining youths, and enforcing rules and policy to youths.
• Considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system programs and practices, counseling juveniles, working with at-risk juveniles and families, implementing treatment plans for juveniles and applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skills in organizing, leading and conducting group meetings and presentations to at-risk juveniles.
• Ability to respond to emergencies or service needs on a 24-hour basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the safety, welfare, and security of residents, staff, visitors, and the building.
• Supervises, guides, and counsels residents through daily activities.
• Enforces rules within a behavior management setting by providing positive and authoritative reinforcements.
• Prepares a variety of reports, court reports, and documents detailing residents functioning in a structured setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree