YOUTH SPECIALIST (GENESEE COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER)

Genesee County, MI•Flint Charter Township, MI

1d•$42,118 - $52,034

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks involved in the supervision, care and guidance of neglected and delinquent youths residing at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center; processes resident admissions and releases; works under the direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

Sixty (60) semester hours of college; -OR- Thirty (30) semester hours of college -AND- one (1) year experience in the supervision of residents in an institutional facility; -OR- High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' experience in the supervision of residents in an institutional facility.
Must successfully complete physical restraint training on an annual basis.
Must possess valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

Supervises resident peer groups and/or individual youth to ensure the health, safety and security of both residents and staff
Participates in team discussions and team decisions related to client care
Admits residents into the facility and orients them to rules, regulations and routines
Disciplines residents using prescribed procedures
Instructs and assists residents in personal hygiene, dress and grooming
Escorts residents to meals, school and other scheduled events on time
Maintains a safe, secure environment through the appropriate use of security systems
Assists in facilitating resident group meetings
Supervises and participates in resident's recreational activities
Observes residents for signs of illness or emotional disturbance and makes reports as needed
When directed, assists in searches for escapees/runaways from the facility and physically restrains residents in order to prevent an escape
Issues supplies when needed
Utilizes a computer or word processing machine to prepare and maintain records and reports as needed
Administers medicine and special care of ill residents as instructed
Performs relatively simple clerical duties
Serves meals and snacks as required