Youth Care & Crisis Support Officer

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Job summary

City of Indianapolis seeks a dedicated professional to support and supervise detained youth in Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. You will respond to emotional needs with care, refer youths to appropriate services, and oversee daily routines to promote safety and well-being.

The role requires age 25+, strong communication, and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of youth development. Bi-weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided for on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with College degree in human services related area or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must be 25 years of age.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Knowledge of basic human development issues as they relate to youth.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis and supportive guidance to youth for emotional needs.
• Refer youths to psychology, social services, chaplain, clinic, or other Juvenile Court services.
• Supervise basic needs: personal hygiene, laundry, dining, housekeeping.
• Supervise daily routine and activities (wake, shower, chores, meals, education, recreation).
• Provide direct visual supervision of youth and monitor their emotional mood and physical whereabouts.
• Provide preventive crisis intervention to resolve conflicts.
• Monitor youths at risk or in confinement per procedures.
• Communicate information to professionals in Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division.
• Complete prescribed reports and paperwork accurately and timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Communication (oral/written)

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Human services degree or related experience

Job description

City of Indianapolis seeks a dedicated professional to support and supervise detained youth in Marion County Juvenile Detention Center. You will respond to emotional needs with care, refer youths to appropriate services, and oversee daily routines to promote safety and well-being.

The role requires age 25+, strong communication, and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of youth development. Bi-weekly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided for on-site work.