Youth Detention Aide I: Care, Safety & Progress

State of Missouri; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Detention Aide I to supervise and care for juveniles in a detention facility, ensuring safety and orderly conduct during each shift. You will log medications and prepare reports on each juvenile’s progress while coordinating work and recreation activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus one year of relevant experience. This position offers state benefits, pension, leave, and health insurance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with one year of prior experience in direct care/interaction with children.
• Ability to log and report juvenile activities during shifts.
• Basic understanding of child development and juvenile rights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a youth supervisor ensuring safety, conduct, and care of juveniles during a shift.
• Interact with juvenile officers/supervisors to report behaviors and activities.
• Record and track medications provided to juveniles.

Skills

Youth supervision

Record keeping

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a Detention Aide I to supervise and care for juveniles in a detention facility, ensuring safety and orderly conduct during each shift. You will log medications and prepare reports on each juvenile’s progress while coordinating work and recreation activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus one year of relevant experience. This position offers state benefits, pension, leave, and health insurance eligibility.