Youth Worker I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible, aspiring to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
- Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
- Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
- Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
- Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
- Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
- Maintains shift logs on juvenile’s activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
- Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
- Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
- Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
- Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
- Must be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
- May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.
- This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
- May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Benefits
- Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
- Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour
- Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
- Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT (Academy Training) and provided by the department.
- Applicable co-pays for the physical examination will be reimbursed by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
