Secure Detention Transportation Specialist (3490)

Together for Youth•Town of Mount Pleasant, NY

5d•$24 - $24

About The Position

The Woodfield Transportation Specialist is responsible for providing secure transport of juveniles to and from court, facility transfers and other appointments.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with 4 years experience in the child welfare, juvenile justice or youth residential or secure facility; or Associates degree in human services (or equivalent) plus 2 yrs of experience working with in the child welfare, juvenile justice or youth residential or secure facility.
Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency

Responsibilities

Adheres to all Agency and departmental Safety Procedures including reporting any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper notification.
Responsible for searching, securing and transporting youth to all appointments and facility transfers
Effectively utilize mechanical restraints to secure youth for transport
Abides by and effectively executes secure detention protocols and procedures.
When not providing transportation, adheres to post and assignment designed by Unit Supervisor and AODs
Maintain a therapeutic culture that encourages positive, respectful, and supportive interactions between residents and staff, residents and their peers.
Supervises overall safety and security procedures; responds to critical incidents utilizing a range of de-escalation interventions or actions before using physical restraint and permit only the least restrictive measures to prevent physical harm to the resident or others
Completes necessary follow-up reports following critical incidents and emergency situations
Follows follow mandated report requirements for reporting of potential child abuse and neglect.
May be assigned to provide supervision during family and other approved visitation.
Monitors resident phone calls as needed.
When a resident is admitted to area hospital, may be assigned to provide supervision of resident while in the hospital.
Supervises, counsels, and instructs facility residents in daily living, recreational, and/or educational activities as needed
Provides informal guidance and counsel to youth.
Manage challenging behaviors through de-escalation techniques, facilitating positive behavior supports
Ensures adherence to facility policies and procedures while acting as a positive role model for the youth in their care.
Maintains narrative log records of shift activities.
All staff share responsibility as needed for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. When working overnight shift is responsible for rotating chore list.
Coordinates with other professionals like educators and Case Managers and Clinicians
May participate along with other professionals and paraprofessional staff as a team member in implementing appropriate treatment strategies for facility residents.
May co-facilitate group counseling sessions with Case Manager or Clinician