Safety and Support Coordinator- 3rd SHIFT, Secure Youth Facility
About The Position
The Safety and Support Coordinator works in Spectrum’s highly secure residential facilities serving youth ages 12–20. The role coordinates the activities of an assigned group of youth, provides coaching, resolves issues, and connects subordinates with facility management. It is responsible for security and safety operations, including monitoring youth activities and staff access, overseeing safety programs and daily patrols, and managing authorized and unauthorized visitors and outdoor recreational areas. Duties also include fire safety, youth transportation, interviews, court hearings, medical appointments, hospital emergencies, crisis response, off-campus security, and record-keeping. As an on-the-floor shift leader, the coordinator observes and provides feedback to help Youth Workers develop, and is expected to understand facility programs, policies, and processes. This is a third-shift, overnight position.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least one year of experience in a residential treatment or detention center.
- Complete and return a DHHS Central Registry Clearance record showing no findings.
- Pass a criminal background check with no felony convictions.
- Pass a physical examination indicating satisfactory health, freedom from communicable diseases including TB, and the physical ability to perform the job with or without accommodations.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Hold a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of college from an accredited college or university, in addition to one year of experience in a residential treatment or detention center.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate activities of an assigned group of youth.
- Provide coaching, resolve issues, and link subordinates with facility management.
- Manage security and safety operations in high-security residential facilities.
- Monitor youth activities, staff access, safety programs, and conduct daily patrols.
- Oversee authorized and unauthorized visitors and outdoor recreational areas.
- Oversee fire safety and youth transportation.
- Support interviews, court hearings, medical appointments, and hospital emergencies.
- Respond to crises and provide off-campus security.
- Maintain records.
- Guide and train employees, and observe and provide feedback to Youth Workers on the assigned shift.
Benefits
- BlueCare Network medical and prescription coverage.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield dental coverage.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield vision coverage.
- 403(b) with employer match.
- $25,000 life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Holiday pay for 10 holidays, including Juneteenth.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
