Youth Worker - Residential Services

Jackson County, Missouri•Kansas City, MO

2d•$19 - $24

About The Position

To ensure the safety and security of youth, and assist in the execution of established youth treatment and service goals and court orders.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
One year of work experience, not necessarily related.
Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.
Must pass IMPACT test.
Must have valid driver’s license from state of residence, and provide proof of such.
Must have liability insurance and properly licensed/reliable vehicle, and provide proof of such.
Must submit to and pass sex offender registry check, and MO/KS child abuse & neglect checks.
Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts.
Must successfully obtain firearm authorization and complete court approved firearm qualification program, and wear protective body armor.
All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.
Must be able to attend a scheduled consecutive two week orientation and training process.
Ability to operate motor vehicle including court vans in a safe and prudent manner.
Ability to supervise, motivate, and discipline youth with behavioral problems.
Ability to remain calm and in control in emergency or stressful situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear, complete and logical reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to restrain youth in a physical confrontation.
Ability to work and relate in a positive fashion toward individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to project a positive role model.
Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.
Ability to install/detach surveillance equipment, using a variety of small hand tools.

Responsibilities

Supervise, assist and monitor activities of youth; document behavior, actions, incidents and other information.
Consistently ensure residential facility surroundings are safe and secure for both residents and staff and take appropriate action to correct deficiencies, which includes the use of force to prevent physical injury, escape or property destruction.
Help youth to respond constructively to treatment and service, and assist in development and stabilization of personal and social adjustment skills which may involve anger control, positive peer and family interaction, personal hygiene/grooming and implementing discipline.
Counsel with youth on an individual and group basis regarding problems and approaches relative to personal and social adjustment skills.
Provide written and oral input regarding youth progress, behavior, rule infractions and skills.
Execute individual components of treatment and service plans; review and execute court orders.
Provide guidance and assistance to youth in daily activities in order to develop and improve coping and competency skills and effectively modify attitude and behavior patterns.
May work with community resources to identify and implement youth work programs and projects, which may involve participation.
May perform body searches of youth, hand-out medication and mediate disagreements between youth.
Travel to youth residence and other locations; transport youth; monitor visits; conduct room checks; attend meetings and training; and perform related duties.
Transport youth and make home, school and other field visits in personal or Court vehicle
Attend work related meetings and training; may install and detach electronic surveillance equipment at youth’s residence; may monitor youth’s activities through surveillance equipment or phone calls to home, school, etc.
Conduct residential facility room checks and monitor behavior of youth to prevent disturbances or escapes, and search facility and grounds for missing youth.