Youth Program Lead: Safe, Therapeutic Support

State of Nebraska; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Hastings, NE seeks a Youth Program Specialist II to monitor safety, administer basic care, document incidents, and support unit operations in a secure youth facility. Responsibilities include medication administration, vital signs, and maintaining clean, organized spaces.

The role emphasizes clear shift hand-offs and adherence to program rules. The position integrates public service with a commitment to youth development and re-entry, under the Health & Human Services

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Preferred Qualifications: Coursework/training in social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, mental health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, human services or related area; OR experience in child or youth care, teaching, foster care, delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety and security of the youth at all times by completing scheduled unit walks and intervening during emergency situations.
• Administers medication, CPR, first aid; takes and records vital signs as needed; maintains the Med Room and stocks supplies.
• Documents nightly and all significant incidents per policy.
• Inspects the unit for maintenance problems and performs housekeeping duties and office duties.
• Stocks units, linen rooms and supply rooms; oversees the delivery of dirty laundry and securing State clothes.
• Maintains regular and consistent hand-off communication between shifts and enforces standards, program rules, and unit guidelines.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Nebraska in Hastings, NE seeks a Youth Program Specialist II to monitor safety, administer basic care, document incidents, and support unit operations in a secure youth facility. Responsibilities include medication administration, vital signs, and maintaining clean, organized spaces.

The role emphasizes clear shift hand-offs and adherence to program rules. The position integrates public service with a commitment to youth development and re-entry, under the Health & Human Services