Youth Care Specialist I — Juvenile Justice

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Mayfield (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice in Mayfield, seeks a Youth Worker I to supervise and support juvenile residents in a custodial setting, ensuring safety, discipline, and personal development.

This highly responsible, full-time position requires dedication, reliability, and the ability to work overtime as needed; extensive training and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience: NONE.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
• Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
• Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
• Maintains shift logs on juvenile’s activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed.
• Performs counts and, or, wellness checks for juveniles.

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice in Mayfield, seeks a Youth Worker I to supervise and support juvenile residents in a custodial setting, ensuring safety, discipline, and personal development.

This highly responsible, full-time position requires dedication, reliability, and the ability to work overtime as needed; extensive training and advancement opportunities are provided.