Youth Detention Worker

Monroe County, NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County is seeking a Youth Detention Worker to supervise adolescent residents of the Monroe County Children’s Center. The role involves directing activities, enforcing daily routines, and ensuring safety within a secure facility.

The position includes potential court-ordered transport of PINS and Juvenile Delinquents, with duties that require maintaining composure and appropriate use of restraint when needed. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or in detention settings is preferred.
• Ability to follow court orders and policies consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate tensions and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise adolescent youth residing at the Monroe County Children’s Center.
• Provide direction, guidance, and instruction during activities and routines.
• Perform court-ordered transport of PINS and Juvenile Delinquents.
• Respond to incidents and restrain youth when necessary.
• Report to Senior and Supervising Youth Detention Workers.

Skills

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is a custodial position responsible for the constant supervision and observation primarily of adolescent youth residing in the Monroe County Children’s Center (a secure detention facility), usually by Family Court Order. Duties involve providing direction, guidance, and instruction in planned and unplanned instructional and recreational activities and daily living routines. Duties also involve performing court ordered transport of Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) and Juvenile Delinquent youth (JD’s). Youth Detention Workers work a variety of shifts and schedules and physically restrain youth when conditions arise. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of Senior Youth Detention Workers and Supervising Youth Detention Workers with wide latitude allowed in the performance of duties. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma