Youth Worker II
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker II to supervise and monitor juveniles committed to the department and maintain custody and control in a custodial security setting. This is a highly responsible role requiring maturity, reliability, self-discipline, responsible conduct, leadership, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities. The position is classified as full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay. It is designated for mandatory operations, so the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave. The employee must maintain a valid driver's license and successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of appointment. Academy requirements include two weeks of on-the-job training and four weeks of weekday training in Louisville; overnight lodging and travel are required and provided by the department. Applicants must successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The examination is billed through the employee's health insurance, and applicable co-pays are reimbursed by the department. The role may require overtime and any shift as needed and directed. Shift premiums are available for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.; weekend and holiday premiums are also specified.
Requirements
- High school graduation.
- Two years of experience supervising and caring for young adults ages 12–21 in a residential, correctional, group home, detention, or day treatment program; alternatively, two years working in a community office setting providing transportation services to court-committed young adults ages 12–21.
- A valid driver's license before employment and maintenance of the license throughout employment.
- Successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of appointment.
- Successfully pass a physical examination and be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the activities of juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
- Maintain custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
- Assist juveniles in developing interpersonal skills.
- Act as a training mentor for beginning-level youth workers.
- Escort juveniles between institutional areas.
- Take appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
- Monitor individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
- Maintain shift logs of juvenile activities and notify supervisors of issues.
- Complete incident reports as needed and assist juveniles with complaint procedures.
- Perform counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
- Exert physical effort to properly restrain residents based on their behavior.
Benefits
- Career growth and advancement through training and mentoring opportunities.
- Overtime pay eligibility.
- Shift premium of $2.13 per hour for work between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift premium of $1.13 per hour for work between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m.
- Weekend premium of $2.13 per hour.
- Holiday premium of $2.13 per hour.
- Overnight lodging and travel for academy training are provided by the department.
- Applicable co-pays for the required physical examination are reimbursed by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
