Juvenile Detention Specialist

National Police; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Michigan seeks a Youth Supervisor to provide direct supervision of residents and guide them through daily activities, promoting a safe, humane, and therapeutic environment.

Under the Shift Supervisor, you will conduct security checks, administer behavior management programs, supervise educational and recreational activities, and document youth behaviors and incidents daily. The role requires 30 college credits in related fields and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field.
• Background check including state/national criminal history, DHS central registry check and professional references.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises youth and guides them through daily activities to promote a safe, humane, and therapeutic environment.
• Addresses and redirects youth exhibiting interpersonal conflicts and behavioral problems using the facility’s behavioral management model.
• Performs security checks of residents and areas, documenting issues per policy and procedure.
• Administers behavior management programs and supervises educational, recreational, gym, meals, tutoring, and court activities.
• Documents youth behaviors, actions, or incidents daily using logs and incident reports.

Education

30 credit hours in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field

Job description

Salary: $21.48 To $21.48 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, closely provides direct supervision of youth to promote a safe, secure, humane, and therapeutic environment. Guides, directs and counsels youth through daily activities. Addresses and redirects youth exhibiting interpersonal conflicts and behavioral problems through the facility’s behavioral management programming model.

Essential Functions:

• Performs security checks of residents, living areas, and other areas of the facility to ensure security and to detect possible contraband or dangerous items. Takes necessary action to address any related issue, and documents information according to policy and procedure.
• Administers behavior management programs to address youth behavioral issues.
• Supervises and directs structured and leisure activities including educational programming, recreational activities, gym events, meal times, tutoring sessions and court appearances.
• Responsible for instructing and supervising activities related to bathing/showering, personal hygiene, and cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain physical cleanliness and hygienic conditions of the Youth Center.
• Documents youth behaviors, actions or unusual incidents daily using observation stats, incident reports, daily log entries and related documentation as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited college in the field of Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field.
• Pass a pre-employment chug screen and background check including but not limited to state/national criminal history check, DHS central registry check and professional references.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.