Youth Specialist

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.