YOUTH SPECIALIST- PART TIME (GENESEE COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER)

Genesee County, MI•Flint Charter Township, MI

11d•Onsite

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. This role involves processing resident admissions and releases and working under the direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

Sixty (60) semester hours of college
Thirty (30) semester hours of college -AND- one (1) year experience in a facility or institution that cares for children or in a correctional facility
High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' experience in a facility or institution that cares for children or in a correctional 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.