Youth Care Specialist, Juvenile Justice (FT)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Crittenden (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium pay

Shift premium for evening/night shifts

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker I to maintain custody and safety for juveniles in a secure setting, while assisting with their development and daily activities.

The role includes mandatory training at the DJJ Training Academy, shift premiums, locality pay, and potential overtime. Candidates must meet the listed requirements and uphold department standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Maintains shift logs on juvenile activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed.
• Provides support services for routine maintenance; ensures safety of juveniles and attends staff meetings and trainings.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker I to maintain custody and safety for juveniles in a secure setting, while assisting with their development and daily activities.

The role includes mandatory training at the DJJ Training Academy, shift premiums, locality pay, and potential overtime. Candidates must meet the listed requirements and uphold department standards.