YOUTH SPECIALIST, Male - Part-Time (24 hours/week) , 3rd Shift (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

This is a 24 hour per week position at the Juvenile Detention Center located in Jackson, Michigan. The work schedule is 11 pm to 7 am, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; flexibility required. In addition to the base rate, hours worked on 2nd and 3rd shift are eligible for shift differential of 50 cents per hour for regular hours worked and 75 cents per hour for overtime hours worked.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor/Family Counselor, provides for the safety and security for residents, visitors, and staff within the facility. Supervises, guides, and counsels residents through daily activities within the framework of the detention, residential, educational and day treatment programs. Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Monitors residents for changes in behavior and documents resident behaviors and actions daily.
2. Operates and monitors electronic security and communication equipment.
3. Organizes and directs participation in group activities.
4. Assists teachers by serving as an aide in the classroom and dealing with disciplinary matters as necessary. Assists residents with their homework. May assist teachers and residents with the vegetable garden for Residential Treatment Program.
5. Instructs and supervises the residents in the performance of daily housekeeping chores and cleaning duties. Performs various housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, distributing laundry, emptying trash, and shoveling snow. Distributes and supervises meals.
6. Makes referral when residents are in need of medical attention. Provides basic CPR, AED and first aid on residents as appropriate.
7. Acts as a positive role model and provides informal one-on-one counseling to assist residents in decision-making.
8. Leads small group sessions in discussion of topics such as assertiveness skills, self-defeating behaviors, self-esteem, and related topics. Leads effective parenting classes for parents. Leads meetings which may include lining-up guest speakers.
9. Conducts intakes of residents to gather information, search residents for contraband, and assess residents potential for suicide and health concerns, and provides orientation on Youth Center policies and procedures.
10. Escorts and monitors residents and visitors during visitation. Transports youth by vehicle to medical facilities, to and from home, other placements and other appointments as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Education: Shall have a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent and 2 years of work experience in a facility or child caring institution, OR have completed 30 semester hours of college or equivalent quarter hours. Associates Degree or equivalent in human services or closely related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience dealing with delinquent or emotionally troubled youths and/or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity.

Other Requirements: Employees must be able to perform work in a highly stressful work environment: employees must exude a calm demeanor and ability to handle, mitigate, and deescalate volatile situations. Regularly required to deal with highly volatile and angry individuals (i.e. yelling, cursing, verbal confrontations, threats, etc.). Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Must be certified or be able to become certified in CPR, AED and first aid. Must be certified in approved physical management system or be able to become certified in approved physical management system.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

This is a bargaining unit position with excellent benefits, including paid time off (PTO) accrual and paid holidays upon hire! Health/dental/vision insurance benefits and use of accrued PTO following 90 days of employment and successfully passing the probationary period.

CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on budgeted hours and length of service); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Health Savings Account; Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Part time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan.

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* Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
* Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.63 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,000