Job Information
Michigan State Job Bank Youth Specialist (PT) in Flint, Michigan
Title
Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center (GCJJC) - YOUTH SPECIALIST (PT)
Union
AFSCME 496.02
Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Open Date
12/11/2024
Closed Date
CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED
Location
Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center (GCJJC)
Description
Starting Pay: $19.2845 Hourly ($40,112) After 1st Year: $21.0204 Hourly ($43,722) After 2nd Year: $21.6951 Hourly ($45,126) After 3rd Year: $22.3460 Hourly ($46,480) After 4th Year: $23.0166 Hourly ($47,875) After 5th Year: $23.5891 Hourly ($49,065)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Sixty (60) semester hours of college;
-OR-
Thirty (30) semester hours of college* -AND- *one (1) year experience in the supervision of residents in an institutional facility;
-OR-
High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' experience in the supervision of residents in an institutional facility.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete physical restraint training on an annual basis. Must possess valid Michigan driver's license.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of tasks involved in the supervision, care and guidance of neglected and delinquent youths residing at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center; processes resident admissions and releases; works under the direction of a supervisor.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
- Supervises resident peer groups and/or individual youth to ensure the health, safety and security of both residents and staff;
- Participates in team discussions and team decisions related to client care;
- Admits residents into the facility and orients them to rules, regulations and routines;
- Disciplines residents using prescribed procedures;
- Instructs and assists residents in personal hygiene, dress and grooming;
- Escorts residents to meals, school and other scheduled events on time;
- Maintains a safe, secure environment through the appropriate use of security systems;
- Assists in facilitating resident group meetings;
- Supervises and participates in resident's recreational activities;
- Observes residents for signs of illness or emotional disturbance and makes reports as needed;
- When directed, assists in searches for escapees/runaways from the facility and physically restrains residents in order to prevent an escape;
- Issues supplies when needed;
- Utilizes a computer or word processing machine to prepare and maintain records and reports as needed;
- Administers medicine and special care of ill residents as instructed;
- Performs relatively simple clerical duties;
- Serves meals and snacks as required.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of residents' needs, habits and characteristics of behavior;
Ability to counsel, instruct and control residen