What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Mental Health Specialist position at CAPPS?
Job Summary
The Juvenile Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing highly complex senior-level work in overseeing residential mental health correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles on a correctional residential mental health unit. Work involves overseeing the daily operations of a juvenile residential mental health unit; and facilitating youth rehabilitation, supervision of youth, and coaching their personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
Responsibilities
Requirements
The Juvenile Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing highly complex senior-level work in overseeing residential mental health correctional staff who provide direct care to juveniles on a correctional residential mental health unit. Work involves overseeing the daily operations of a juvenile residential mental health unit; and facilitating youth rehabilitation, supervision of youth, and coaching their personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of a juvenile residential mental health unit.
- Facilitate youth rehabilitation, supervision of youth, and coaching their personal development.
- Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
- Provide supervision and direct care for youth in a residential correctional facility.
- Supervise other Juvenile Correctional Officers during shifts.
- Ensure the safety and security of youth and staff.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of full-time wage earning experience supervising or providing rehabilitation/treatment services to youth or adults in a treatment program, correctional program, or a residential setting.
