Youth Detention Aide I - Safe Supervision & Care

State of Missouri; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The Missouri Judiciary is hiring a Detention Aide I to supervise and care for juveniles in a detention setting within Missouri Circuit Courts. You will ensure safety, document behaviors, and support activities during a shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct care experience; candidate must be at least 21 years old. Benefits and state retirement are included.

Qualifications

• High school education, GED, or equivalent with one year of previous experience in the direct care and interaction with children such as YMCA, day care, schools, recreational facilities, or residential care programs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a youth supervisor, with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct and care of juveniles during a shift.
• Interacts with juvenile officer or other supervisor to report the behavior and activities of a juvenile during an assigned shift.
• Records and tracks medication provided to the juveniles in detention.
• Prepares reports regarding each juvenile’s adjustment and progress.
• Coordinates and supervises juvenile work assignments and recreation activities.

Skills

Youth supervision

Record keeping

Communication

Observational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Missouri Judiciary is hiring a Detention Aide I to supervise and care for juveniles in a detention setting within Missouri Circuit Courts. You will ensure safety, document behaviors, and support activities during a shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of direct care experience; candidate must be at least 21 years old. Benefits and state retirement are included.