Youth Care Specialist I | OT Eligible, Shift Premiums

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium 3:00p–11:00p

Shift premium 11:01p–6:59a

Weekend premium

Holiday premium

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice in Mayfield, KY, seeks a Youth Worker I to supervise juveniles in a secure setting. The role includes escorts between areas, emergency response, and maintaining logs and incident reports. Requires a valid driver's license and completion of the DJJ Training Academy.

This is a full-time executive branch position with overtime eligibility. The position carries shift premiums and weekend/holiday pay, with a base salary of $37,778.40 annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• 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 and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports.
• Performs counts and wellness checks for juveniles.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice in Mayfield, KY, seeks a Youth Worker I to supervise juveniles in a secure setting. The role includes escorts between areas, emergency response, and maintaining logs and incident reports. Requires a valid driver's license and completion of the DJJ Training Academy.

This is a full-time executive branch position with overtime eligibility. The position carries shift premiums and weekend/holiday pay, with a base salary of $37,778.40 annually.