Detention Youth Care Specialist-Female Designated [292009]

Department: Juvenile Detention Date Posted: 01/28/25
Female Designated[292009]

Salary: Starting at $18.41/ hr

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 
Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:
1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown
selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code
3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

Saginaw County Governmental Center
111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602

• Fax: 989-790-5566

Deadline to apply: February 18, 2025

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment

drug screen (marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.
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General Definition of Work:
Performs human support work providing basic needs and insuring safety and security of delinquent youth housed in
County detention facilities and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate
supervision of assigned personnel.

Essential Functions:
• Responsible for safety, security, environment, and needs of residents during shift. Supervises residents in all

activities. Supervises resident’s hygiene and teaches self-care.

• Provides general counseling and assists residents in solving personal problems. Assists residents in getting along

with others and learning self-esteem in a detention environment by one on one and group discussions.

• Performs security checks and observes various areas and residents for adherence to rules. May have to break up

fights or arguments and physically restrain unruly residents.

• Escorts residents to and from other areas such as school, nurse, caseworker, psychologist, or lawyer.

• Plans, implements and supervises recreational and social activities for both individual and group in residents' living

areas, gym, or outside.

• Writes behavior logs, incident reports, informational reports to be passed on to staff, and memos to supervisor.

• Responsible for maintaining clean work area and removing trash.

• Facilitate religious services and visitation days by setting up chairs, TVs, etc.

• Cleans resident rooms if damaged or flooded, sanitizes and cleans bedding and clothing used in the facility by

residents, treats residents with lice, scabies, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience:

• One to three years’ experience in Juvenile court or childcare facility.

• Per state requirements, in place of the experience requirements, a direct care worker shall have completed 30

semester hours of college or equivalent quarter hours.

Special Requirements:
✓ Valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan.
✓ Obtain CPR & First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire.
✓ Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Training upon hire.

Perks of Working for Saginaw County
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution
(401a) qualified retirement plan, with employer contribution; Short-Term Disability Insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover

expenses in retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrued PTO; an employee
perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive wages.