Adolescent Care Attendant (2pm - midnight)

Williams County; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Williams County in Williston, ND is seeking an Adolescent Care Center Attendant to help run daily operations, monitor residents, perform security checks, and handle housekeeping tasks while keeping accurate records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, being at least 21, and a valid ND driver's license; background checks and drug screening are required. The position offers a starting pay of $22.44 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety of the Adolescent Care Center facility and residents, including routine security checks and searches.
• Monitors for suicidal or combative residents and provides crisis intervention as required.
• Completes accurate daily activity logs and records regarding resident behavior, actions, medications, and activities.
• Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides for the daily needs of residents, such as meal service, laundry service, and medication administration.
• Organizes and participates in daily recreation activities geared towards residents.
• Schedules, assigns, and/or performs general housekeeping duties and supervises chores assigned to residents.
• Administers disciplinary action to residents as established by policy.
• Transports residents to court and other appointments as assigned.
• Attends required trainings, such as First Aid, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid.
• Assists with visitation arrangements and monitors resident telephone calls as needed.
• Liaises with law enforcement, caseworkers, court personnel, medical providers, schools, parents, and outside agencies regarding resident matters.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations governing the delivery of services to at-risk youth and assists staff in monitoring for compliance.
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Must be at least 21 years old

Valid North Dakota Driver’s License

Job description

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The Adolescent Care Center Attendant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Williams County Adolescent Care Center. Regular job duties include monitoring residents, conducting security checks, general housekeeping duties, and maintaining documentation.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Examples of Duties:

• Maintains the safety of the Adolescent Care Center facility and residents, including routine security checks and searches
• Monitors for suicidal or combative residents and provides crisis intervention as required
• Completes accurate daily activity logs and records regarding resident behavior, actions, medications, and activities
• Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides for the daily needs of residents, such as meal service, laundry service, and medication administration
• Organizes and participates in daily recreation activities geared towards residents
• Schedules, assigns, and/or performs general housekeeping duties and supervises chores assigned to residents
• Administers disciplinary action to residents as established by policy
• Transports residents to court and other appointments as assigned
• Attends required trainings, such as First Aid, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid
• Assists with visitation arrangements and monitors resident telephone calls as needed
• Liaises with law enforcement, caseworkers, court personnel, medical providers, schools, parents, and outside agencies regarding resident matters
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations governing the delivery of services to at-risk youth and assists staff in monitoring for compliance
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

Typical Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Must pass a thorough background check and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening

Compensation:

Pay rate starts at $22.44/hour and is based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefit package to all full‑time employees including paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, supplemental insurance, fully funded retirement benefits to the ND Public Employee Retirement System, and 12 paid holidays each year.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference review.