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State of Wyoming SOYSO6-2024-00645-Youth Services Specialist II-Sheridan in United States
SOYSO6-2024-00645-Youth Services Specialist II-Sheridan
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SOYSO6-2024-00645-Youth Services Specialist II-Sheridan
Salary
$22.63 Hourly
Location
Sheridan, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2024-00645
Department
049-Wyoming Girls' School
Opening Date
04/17/2024
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Girls’ School (WGS) is a therapeutic and educational facility for the treatment of court-ordered delinquent girls ages 12-21 years. The mission of the Wyoming Girls School is to provide therapeutic and educational services for the development and treatment of girls in a safe, nurturing and trauma-responsive community. This position, during active programming hours (12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) , will provide supervision, safety, security, advice, counsel, correction, teaching, direction, and coordination of all services required.
The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Retirement investment options with employer contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability and more with an employer contribution toward premiums.
Longevity Pay.
Human Resource Contact: alicia.glover@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
As a member of the residents' dorm team, communicate, document, and assess the changing individual needs of each resident, including families and the public.
Within the scope of facility policy, facility structure, and position duties, this position has the authority to make decisions regarding general program/activity adjustments and changes to resident program status.
Provide advice, teaching, and direction to residents assigned to the dorm.
Assess behavior and recommend interventions to the counseling and senior staff.
Determine and assess youth progress within the program and documents using incident reports.
Coordinate, supervise, and motivate students during general daily activities and ensure youth participate and meet the requirements of all program components they are responsible for completing.
Manage and supervise residents' general daily activities.
Participate in youth accountability and disciplinary processes.
Manage crisis situations in compliance with current certification in the crisis management system and the policies, and promptly respond to all emergency or crisis situations as needed.
Safely and securely transport residents on/off-campus for activities and work projects.
Explain agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to new residents during intake to the dormitory.
Support the educational department in assuring students have an opportunity to complete assignments.
Support and ensure residents are receiving access to services that benefit their emotional stability and development.
Assist residents with medications.
Provide leadership to a unit through disciplinary actions, setting standards and guidelines, and ensuring academic support is provided, and all medical issues are attended to.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of facility policy/procedures
Knowledge of safety/security procedures
Knowledge of Mandt principles
Knowledge of physical and non-physical intervention skills in crisis situations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Social Services)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Specialist
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Girls' School - Support Services
Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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