Rock County is Hiring a YSC Youth Specialist (MALE ONLY) Near Janesville, WI
This is a 2nd shift vacancy working 2:30PM - 11:00PM on a rotating schedule, specific to a male candidate.
Under the general direction of the YSC Supervisor the Youth Specialists are assigned to the Youth Services Center (YSC) formerly called the Juvenile Detention Center. The YSC operates on a 24-hour, 7-days per week basis. Youth Specialists work in a secure facility with male and female offenders under 18 years of age. Youth Specialists interact directly with juveniles with the focus on managing behavior by the least restrictive means, utilizing coaching and conflict resolution skills to promote pro-social behavior. The juvenile population includes those who may be violent, have mental health issues or may exhibit challenging behaviors. Youth Specialists are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, secure environment for juveniles and staff and ensuring that their care and programming needs are met. 50% - Provides Direct Supervision of Youth at the YSC
Facilitates and follows the YSC Behavioral Modification Program
Facilitates and participates in programming to the youth
Follows the daily schedule of activities for youth
Performs security, discipline and suicide checks according to YSC policies
Supervises youth directly, while providing healthy interaction through role modeling
Supervises youth while on off-campus activities
Respond and show the appropriate response in medical or crisis emergencies
Works with specialty (A.C.T.I.O.N.S. or Shelter Care) or special needs youth
25% - Prepares and completes all necessary Documentation
Document and complete clear and specific daily progress notes and point sheets
Complete clear and specific incident reports
Document all security, discipline and suicide checks per YSC policies
Complete clear and accurate daily rosters and meal logs
Complete clear and specific overtime, benefit and leave slips
20% - Participates in all required Training
Attend work related and mandatory training per year as directed
Attend mandatory staff meetings
Review and sign off on policies and procedures as directed
Knowledge of other Human Services Divisions who utilize YSC and their duties/resources
Knowledge of Agencies outside the Human Services Department and their duties/resources
Experience working with youth ages 10-17
Ability to facilitate team meetings and shift change briefings
First Aid/CPR Certification
Ability to perform and make decisions in crisis situations
Minimum qualifications: High School diploma and at least one year demonstrated experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth.
Demonstrated/related work experience must be detailed in the job application. Examples of work with at-risk youth may include, but is not limited to:
Probation or Community Corrections
Mentoring programs
Coaching or teaching
Recreation or after school programs
Any programs where the mission is for progressive transformation and focus is on youth with behavior problems.
Must possess a valid State Driver's license by time of employment.
Most competitive qualifications: An Associate's degree and two years demonstrated experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth, or Bachelors' degree in; Criminal Justice, Law and Justice or related area of study, or Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related social science area of study and one (1) year of full time experience working with at-risk youth or juveniles in a correctional or security oriented environment.
Must be certified as a Juvenile Detention Officer with the State of Wisconsin within one year of hire.
**Successful incumbents will be contacted by Human Resources to advance to the background investigation process. The background investigation process is a thorough and extensive process which includes, but is not limited to: completion of finger-prints, extensive background investigation questionnaire to include personal reference check, employment references check, criminal background check, interview and physical examination (pre-employment physical).Physical Elements:
Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds for at least 15 feet.
Ability to squat to inspect cells under bunks, tables, etc.
Ability to carry mattresses and bags of laundry
Ability to push the food cart with trays of food
Ability to push the mop bucket, move chairs and tables as needed
Ability to lift, push/pull objects weighing up to 165 pounds
**In an emergency situation, Youth Specialists must be able to physically restrain youth using the Principles of Subject Control (POSC); break up physical altercations between and with youth; provide suicide intervention and first aid as necessary; and lead evacuation and rescue efforts should there be an emergency situation in the building such as a power outage, fire, tornado, or other environmental issue. Use of Equipment:
Ability to use a computer and computer keyboard
Ability to use Portable Radio
Working Conditions:
Almost all indoor work in a secure youth center, with the ability to go on off-campus activities