What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Worker position at Southeast Alabama Youth Services?
Seeking full time and part time candidates for Female and Male Units.
Secure juvenile detention setting. Supervision and monitoring of juvenile residents. Minimal paperwork. Must be awake on shift.
This is entry level professional work in the supervision, observation and control of delinquent youth in a group living situation. An employee in this class observes clients at all times such as during meals, recreation or sleep, talks to and interacts with clients in order to explain rules, encourage positive behavior and establish rapport; provide a safe environment for clients and staff; reads documents such as memos, reports, manuals, and client files in order to be aware of departmental policies and clients’ activities; fills out forms such as incident reports, medication logs
Minimum Qualifications Standards:
- At least a high school diploma or a GED Certificate;
- Physical health adequate; must have annual medical examination; must be able to stoop, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs.;
- A valid driver’s license;
- Minimum age of 21 years;
- Good moral character, personal maturity, and emotional stability as evidenced by references or other appropriate documentation; Successful completion of required entrance and in-service training as approved;
- Ability to intervene if needed when children get into altercations.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11