Youth Care Specialist - Afternoon / Evening

Reno County, Kansas • Hutchinson, KS

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About The Position

Youth Care Specialist - Afternoon/Evening Please complete a job application on our job portal at www.renocountyks.gov/Job-Openings. This position will have variable hours between 2 p.m. and midnight during the week and will work overnight, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m., every other weekend. Job Purpose and Objectives: Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills. Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the attached job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Attend required training sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors.
• Supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people.
• Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility.
• Maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED