Youth Security Specialist II — 2nd Shift Care & Safety

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

Job summary

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health & Human Services, is seeking a Youth Security Specialist II to support adolescent males at Lincoln Regional Center - Whitehall. You will supervise youth, participate in treatment planning, and ensure safety and security in daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, being at least 21, and willingness to work a 2nd shift with weekends/holidays. Training and orientation are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Preferred 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

• Supervises individual youth or small groups in work and recreational activities, monitors, documents and reports on performance.
• Assists with rehabilitative treatment practiced at the facility. Involves youth in programming and activities to expand their social, educational, recreational and/or leisure skills.
• Assists with structured therapeutic groups and/or classes. Observes and records daily behavior and progress of residents.
• Participates in staff meetings and treatment planning sessions and contributes to the evaluation of youth.
• Participates in youth admission and discharge planning activities.
• Controls the movement of assigned residents to and from their living quarters for school and recreational activities, dining room, work detail and off campus appointments.
• Monitors the safety and security of youth through enforcement of facility security policies and procedures.
• Utilizes learned safety techniques as necessary. Responds to crisis situations, including runaways and sleep disturbances with individual residents.
• Responds to facility emergencies (tornado warnings, fire alarms, bomb threats) and follows necessary, pre-established emergency procedures.
• Regularly inspects the living quarters for maintenance and cleanliness and takes action to correct deficiencies.
• Conducts safety checks and contraband searches. Provides orientation and instruction to youth on program procedures and guidelines. Ensures youth observe and adhere to facility rules and procedures.

Skills

Group & family systems

Behavioral prevention

Adolescent development

Counseling theory

Adolescent sexuality

Recreational theory

First aid

Hygiene

Crisis intervention

Communication

Teamwork

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health & Human Services, is seeking a Youth Security Specialist II to support adolescent males at Lincoln Regional Center - Whitehall. You will supervise youth, participate in treatment planning, and ensure safety and security in daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, being at least 21, and willingness to work a 2nd shift with weekends/holidays. Training and orientation are provided as part of a comprehensive benefits package.