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A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!
Posting will remain open until filled or until 9/13/2024. The next review of applications will be on June 26, 2024, and occur weekly until the posting is filled or closed.
Start Dates for this position are 7/1/2024, 7/15/2024, 8/5/2024, 8/19/2024, 9/3/2024, 9/16/2024 and 9/30/2024.
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The job is incredibly demanding and challenging at times; but, it is also incredibly rewarding too.
The starting wage for this position without experience will start at the minimum of the grade
For more information regarding the duties of a Youth Correctional Advisor, click on this link for a realistic job preview video: https://youtu.be/WhVqbPJGNSM.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Twenty-one (21) years of age or older and three semester hours (3) of college-level study in adolescent development, psychology or a related subject; or forty-five (45) clock hours in documented training in child care or child development; or one year (1) of experience as a child care worker, house parent or in the human services field in a facility serving youth; possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license.
Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen and pass a physical ability test prior to employment.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Preferred Job Requirements:
Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences, Human Services or related fields and previous corrections or criminal justice related experience. Experience in a substance abuse treatment setting.
Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%
Lifting: Successful completion of physical ability test which includes dragging up to 125 pounds and lifting 50 lbs.
Running in response to emergency situations; client restraint and self-defense training.
On call/stand-by work required.
Shift work
Safety-sensitive job.
Weather Essential job: Department and County Essential
Uniform required
Successful completion of physical ability test which includes dragging up to hundred and twenty five (125) pounds, lifting fifty (50) pounds, patting down residents, responding to emergency calls, walking up and down 20 stairs, and donning protective equipment.
Full Time
$47k-59k (estimate)
06/23/2024
12/17/2024
jocogov.org
Olathe, KS
3,000 - 7,500