c/s Youth Care Specialist I-II

DelDOT; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

DelDOT is seeking a Youth Care Specialist in Milford, Delaware to provide custodial supervision of youths, facilitating their activities including recreation, education, and rehabilitation.

This role requires a High School Diploma and at least 21 years of age, along with knowledge of behavior management and supervision of youth. The position is Casual/Seasonal and does not include benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Six months’ experience in maintaining security and safety of individuals and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in daily activities of youth.
• Observes youth behavior and provides reports.
• Establishes interpersonal relationships to aid social adjustment.

Skills

Behavior management

Supervising youth

Narrative report writing

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary Statement

This is the first level of work providing custodial supervision of youths to ensure the enforcement/implementation of rules and regulations affecting the care and security of youths.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and assumes an active, participatory role in the daily activities of an assigned group of youth including recreation, education, rehabilitation and treatment activities, meals, personal hygiene, and maintaining living quarters.
• Observes youth's behavior and adjustment to programs and exchanges written and oral reports on those observations with other staff daily.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with youth to encourage and assist with their social adjustment.
• Interprets and teaches facility procedures, rules, and disciplinary policies to youths.
• Implements facility security procedures including performing regular unit, room, and grounds checks; conducting community/home visits; and ensuring frequent observations and monitoring of high‑risk youths.
• Assists in the handling of serious disturbances and monitors incoming and outgoing visitors to the facility.
• Escorts youths to activities and appointments inside or outside of the facility and is responsible for their supervision and conduct in all settings.
• Operates motor vehicle when necessary to transport youths to activities and appointments.
• Prepares, maintains, and contributes to a variety of records and reports to document information relating to youth including, but not limited to, behavior management, treatment plans, progress notes, population reports, and inventories.

Job Requirement Series

Eligibility for Youth Care Specialist I

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
• Knowledge of supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self‑care, transportation or education.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Eligibility for Youth Care Specialist II

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Six months' experience in maintaining the security and safety of individuals and facilities.
• Six months' experience in behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
• Six months' experience in supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self‑care, transportation or education.
• Six months' experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non‑pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.