Youth Care & Guidance Specialist

Genesee County; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 58,022,000 - 71,682,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center is seeking a supervisor to oversee the care and guidance of neglected and delinquent youths residing at the center. You will process admissions and releases, and work under a supervisor to maintain order and safety.

The role involves supervising groups, participating in care decisions, and enforcing rules while ensuring a secure environment, with responsibility for records, medicine administration, and basic clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours of college required.
• 30 semester hours of college -AND- one year experience in a facility or institution that cares for children or in a correctional facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two years' experience in a facility or institution that cares for children or in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Supervises resident peer groups and/or individual youth to ensure the health, safety and security of both residents and staff.
• Participates in team discussions and team decisions related to client care.
• Admits residents into the facility and orients them to rules, regulations and routines.
• Disciplines residents using prescribed procedures.
• Instructs and assists residents in personal hygiene, dress and grooming.
• Escorts residents to meals, school and other scheduled events on time.
• Maintains a safe, secure environment through the appropriate use of security systems.
• Assists in facilitating resident group meetings.
• Supervises and participates in resident's recreational activities.
• Observes residents for signs of illness or emotional disturbance and makes reports as needed.
• When directed, assists in searches for escapees/runaways from the facility and physically restrains residents in order to prevent an escape.
• Issues supplies when needed.
• Utilizes a computer or word processing machine to prepare and maintain records and reports as needed.
• Administers medicine and special care of ill residents as instructed.
• Performs relatively simple clerical duties.
• Serves meals and snacks as required.

Education

60 semester hours

30 semester hours + 1 year experience

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Job description

Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center is seeking a supervisor to oversee the care and guidance of neglected and delinquent youths residing at the center. You will process admissions and releases, and work under a supervisor to maintain order and safety.

The role involves supervising groups, participating in care decisions, and enforcing rules while ensuring a secure environment, with responsibility for records, medicine administration, and basic clerical tasks.