Youth Worker - Residential Services - Educational Support Unit - BFOQ (Male Only)

Jackson County, Missouri•Kansas City, MO

12d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Worker ensures the safety and security of youth, assists with established treatment and service goals and court orders, and supervises, assists, and monitors youth activities. The role documents behavior, actions, incidents, and other relevant information; carries out assigned parts of treatment and service plans; reviews and executes court orders; and performs related duties. Work may include travel to youth residences and other locations, transporting youth, monitoring visits, conducting room checks, and attending meetings and training. Youth Workers supervise daily activities such as school, recreation, meals, hygiene, sleep, work projects, and suicide watch. They help youth develop coping, competency, and personal and social adjustment skills, provide individual and group counseling, and contribute oral and written assessments of youth progress and behavior. Duties also include maintaining facility safety, responding to emergencies, searching youth or facilities when required, administering medication, mediating disagreements, and working with community resources on youth programs. The position may require field visits, use of a personal or court vehicle, and installation or monitoring of electronic surveillance equipment. This is shift work supporting juvenile residents around the clock, every day of the year. Shifts, days off, schedules, and work locations are assigned by management and may change. Different shifts and days, reassignment, and mandatory overtime are essential functions. The position is non-exempt and is subject to a male-only BFOQ to meet the Court’s obligations to juvenile residents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of work experience; experience need not be related. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted year for year, provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.
At least 25 years old.
Valid driver’s license from state of residence, maintained throughout employment, with proof provided.
State-mandated auto liability insurance and a properly licensed and reliable vehicle, maintained with proof provided.
Ability to pass a physical examination and physical abilities performance test.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, including court vans, safely and prudently.
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 orally and in writing and prepare clear, complete, logical reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to restrain youth in a physical confrontation.
Ability to work positively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to project a positive role model.
Ability to install and detach surveillance equipment using small hand tools.
Ability to work different shifts and days, accept schedule and location changes, and work mandatory overtime as required.
Male-only hiring requirement under the stated BFOQ.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor youth during daily activities, including school, recreation, meals, personal hygiene, sleep, work projects, and suicide watch.
Document youth behavior, activities, rule infractions, incidents, and other relevant information in reports or narratives.
Maintain safe and secure residential surroundings and take appropriate action to correct deficiencies, including using force to prevent injury, escape, or property destruction.
Help youth engage constructively with treatment and services and develop personal and social adjustment skills.
Counsel youth individually and in groups about personal and social adjustment problems and approaches.
Provide written and oral input regarding youth progress, behavior, rule infractions, and skills.
Guide and assist youth in daily activities to improve coping and competency skills and modify attitudes and behavior patterns.
Assist with planning and implementing individual treatment plans and execute assigned components of treatment and service plans and court orders.
Work with community resources to identify and implement youth work programs and projects, which may include participation.
Perform body searches of youth, distribute medication, and mediate disagreements between youth.
Transport youth and conduct home, school, and other field visits using a personal or court vehicle.
Attend work-related meetings and training; install or detach electronic surveillance equipment and monitor youth activities using equipment or phone calls as needed.
Conduct facility room checks, monitor behavior to prevent disturbances or escapes, and search facility grounds for missing youth.
Serve on assigned teams and committees, cross-train for other jobs, and work on special projects as assigned.
Work assigned shifts and days, including different schedules and mandatory overtime as required to meet operational needs.