Youth Care Specialist I-II

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency in Delaware is seeking a Youth Care Specialist to provide supportive supervision of youths while enforcing rules and regulations. The role includes overseeing daily activities, monitoring behavior, and ensuring the safety and well-being of youths. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and be at least 21 years old, with knowledge of behavior management and supervision techniques. Valid driver’s license is required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of behavior management and supervision of youth.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of youth including recreation and education.
• Monitor and document youth's behavior and progress.
• Implement security procedures and escort youths during activities.

Skills

Behavior management

Supervising youth

Narrative report writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary Statement: This is the first level of work providing custodial supervision of youths to ensure the enforcement and implementation of rules and regulations affecting the care and security of youths.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and assumes an active, participatory role in the daily activities of an assigned group of youth including recreation, education, rehabilitation and treatment activities, meals, personal hygiene, and maintaining living quarters.
• Observes youth’s behavior and adjustment to programs and exchanges written and oral reports on those observations with other staff daily.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with youth to encourage and assist with their social adjustment.
• Interprets and teaches facility procedures, rules, and disciplinary policies to youths.
• Implements facility security procedures including performing regular unit, room, and grounds checks; conducting community/home visits; and ensuring frequent observations and monitoring of high‑risk youths.
• Assists in the handling of serious disturbances and monitors incoming and outgoing visitors to the facility.
• Escorts youths to activities and appointments inside or outside the facility and is responsible for their supervision and conduct in all settings; operates a motor vehicle when necessary to transport youths.
• Prepares, maintains, and contributes to a variety of records and reports to document information relating to youth including behavior management, treatment plans, progress notes, population reports, and inventories.

Job Requirements

Youth Care Specialist I

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing, and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
• Knowledge of supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self‑care, transportation or education.
• Knowledge of narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Youth Care Specialist II

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Six months’ experience in maintaining the security and safety of individuals and facilities.
• Six months’ experience in behavior management such as understanding, explaining, describing, and predicting behavior, studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
• Six months’ experience in supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self‑care, transportation or education.
• Six months’ experience in narrative report writing.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.