Safety and Support Coordinator- 3rd SHIFT, Secure Youth Facility

Spectrum Human Services; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BlueCare Network Medical and Rx

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental

Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision

403(b) with employer match

Life Insurance $25,000

Short-term Disability

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Spectrum provides treatment and detention support for youth aged 12-20 in a highly secure facility. The Safety and Support Coordinator will coordinate the activities of an assigned group of youth, coaching staff, resolving issues, and linking subordinates with facility management.

The role covers safety operations, monitoring activities, and visitor management within Michigan’s high-security residential facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School diploma and 1 year of experience in a residential treatment/detention center.
• Preferred: Two years of college and one year of experience in a residential treatment/detention center.
• Must complete and pass DHHS Central Registry Clearance; criminal background check; health clearance; valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Monitor youth activities and staff access; oversee safety programs and daily patrols.
• Oversee authorized and non-authorized visitors, outdoor recreation areas, fire safety, youth transportation, interviews, court hearings, medical appointments.
• Crisis response, transportation duties, off-campus security, and record-keeping. On-the-floor leadership; provide feedback to youth workers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Two years of college

Job description

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Safety and Support Coordinator- 3rd SHIFT, Secure Youth Facility

Highland Park, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3207

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

About the Role

Spectrum provides treatment and detention support for youth aged 12 - 20 in a highly secure facility. We are looking for a responsible Safety and Support Coordinatorwho coordinates the activities of an assigned group of youth and can provide coaching, resolve issues, and link subordinates and facility management.

The Safety and Support Coordinator is responsible for security and safety operations in Spectrum’s high-security residential facilities. Essential duties of this role include monitoring youth activities, staff access, safety programs, and daily patrols. The coordinator also oversees authorized and non-authorized visitors, outdoor recreational areas, fire safety, youth transportation, interviews, court hearings, medical appointments, hospital emergencies, etc. Crisis response, transportation duties, off-campus security, and record-keeping are also essential responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator who can guide and train employees. Shift Coordinators are on-the-floor leaders who observe and provide feedback to promote the growth of the Youth Workers on their assigned shifts.

Successful Safety and Support Coordinators understand policies and are well-versed in facility programs, policies, and processes. The goal is to maintain an environment that promotes growth and engagement in Spectrum’s mission to become the provider of choice for high-secure treatment and detention services in Michigan.

What we offer

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• $25,000 Life Insurance,
• Short-term Disability,
• Holiday Pay (10 Holidays including Juneteenth),
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program

The youth in this program may receive individual counseling emphasizing personal accountability and restorative justice. Shift Supervisors

Must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum: High School diploma and 1-year experience in a residential treatment/detention center.
• Preferred: Two years of college from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in a residential treatment/detention center.
• The candidate must complete and return a record of no findings on the DHHS Central Registry Clearance, a criminal background check free of felony convictions. This physical examination indicates satisfactory health status free from communicable diseases, including TB, and the physical ability to perform the function of the job with or without accommodations. The candidate must also have reliable transportation and a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.

Our Approach

Here at Spectrum, we believe dignity and respect are simple human gifts that belong to everyone. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan.

Shift Supervisor, Youth Worker, Manager, Supervisor, Child Welfare, Criminal Justice, Corrections