Evening Youth Counselor & Group Facilitator

Jackson County; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Specialist (Male, Part-time, 29 hours per week) at Jackson County's Juvenile Detention Center in Jackson, Michigan, offers a meaningful chance to support teens on a 2nd shift schedule. The role includes monitoring behavior, guiding group activities, classroom assistance, and safety duties.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2 years in a related setting or 30 college hours, with CPR/AED and first aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of work experience in a facility or child care setting OR 30 semester hours of college coursework.
• Must be able to obtain CPR, AED and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors residents for changes in behavior and documents observations daily.
• Operates and monitors electronic security and communication equipment.
• Organizes and directs participation in group activities.
• Assists teachers in classrooms and handles disciplinary matters; helps residents with homework.
• Performs housekeeping tasks and meal distribution; supervises daily chores.
• Makes referrals for medical attention and provides basic CPR and first aid as appropriate.
• Acts as a positive role model and provides informal counseling to residents.
• Leads small group sessions on topics like assertiveness, self-esteem, and related concepts.
• Conducts intakes, screens for contraband, and assesses suicide/health risk; orients residents to policy.
• Escorts residents and visitors during visitation; transports residents to medical facilities or appointments.

Skills

Calm demeanor

De-escalation

CPR

First aid

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years in facility or child care OR 30 college hours

Job description

Youth Specialist (Male, Part-time, 29 hours per week) at Jackson County's Juvenile Detention Center in Jackson, Michigan, offers a meaningful chance to support teens on a 2nd shift schedule. The role includes monitoring behavior, guiding group activities, classroom assistance, and safety duties.

The position requires a high school diploma and 2 years in a related setting or 30 college hours, with CPR/AED and first aid certification preferred.