Youth Services Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Denniston (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium (3-11pm)

Shift premium (11pm-6:59am)

Weekend premium

Holiday premium

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker I to maintain custody and supervise juveniles in a secure setting at the 158 Shermill Lane location in Denniston, KY. This full-time role includes shift premiums and overtime eligibility.

The position requires a high school diploma, no prior experience, and successful completion of the DJJ Training Academy. A valid driver's license is required and duties include emergency response and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience or specialized training is not required, though candidates must meet all listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles at the beginning level.
• Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
• Escorts juveniles between institutional areas.
• Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
• Maintains shift logs on juvenile activities and notifies supervisors of issues.
• Completes incident reports as needed.
• Assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Performs counts and wellness checks for juveniles.
• Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
• Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
• Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.
• Checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
• Be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
• May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Youth Worker I to maintain custody and supervise juveniles in a secure setting at the 158 Shermill Lane location in Denniston, KY. This full-time role includes shift premiums and overtime eligibility.

The position requires a high school diploma, no prior experience, and successful completion of the DJJ Training Academy. A valid driver's license is required and duties include emergency response and documentation.