Youth Care Specialist/Juvenile Correctional Officer - Standby

Summary

Youth Care Specialist/ Juvenile Correctional Officer - StandbyJob Purpose and ObjectivesProvide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.Position RequirementsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.Some college or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred with three (3) semester hours of college level study in adolescent development, psychology, or a related field or forty-five (45) hours in documented training in child care or child development or one (1) year of experience as a youth care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age.Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position.Must be at least 21 years of age.Certifications / LicensesPossess a valid Kansas driver's license.Attend required training sessions.Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Youth Care Specialist/ Juvenile Correctional Officer - StandbyJob Purpose and ObjectivesProvide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.Position RequirementsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.Some college or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred with three (3) semester hours of college level study in adolescent development, psychology, or a related field or forty-five (45) hours in documented training in child care or child development or one (1) year of experience as a youth care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age.Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position.Must be at least 21 years of age.Certifications / LicensesPossess a valid Kansas driver's license.Attend required training sessions.Compensation within the listed pay range is tailored to relatable and transferrable experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr