Youth Treatment & Outdoor Programs Specialist I

Jefferson County, Mo Local Government; Hillsboro (MO); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jefferson County Government is seeking a Youth Specialist I to work with youth in custody or court-ordered to participate in a treatment program. You will supervise youths and work with some independence under supervision.

The role involves implementing treatment plans, preparing progress reports, guiding outdoor activities, and collaborating with staff while maintaining safety and professionalism in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field OR a minimum of one year of professional experience in juvenile justice or other social work with juveniles and possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a major in an unrelated field.
• Basic knowledge of juvenile courts and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Missouri statutes and laws regarding juvenile cases.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.
• Ability to handle potentially hostile situations with a juvenile and family regarding a referral.

Responsabilités

• Serves as a youth specialist and provides Awareness Supervision with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, care, education, and therapy of the youth assigned to participate in a treatment program.
• Implement group and individual treatment plans.
• Role-model appropriate behaviors for youth assigned to the program.
• Prepare reports regarding each client’s adjustment and progress while participating in the program.
• Assist in the oversight of an outdoor program, instruct youth in outdoor skills, and evaluate the application of such skills in scheduled activities.

Connaissances

Awareness supervision

Group/individual treatment

Report writing

Outdoor program oversight

Communication

Handling hostile situations

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration

Bachelor's degree in Criminology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree or major in related field

Description du poste

Jefferson County Government is seeking a Youth Specialist I to work with youth in custody or court-ordered to participate in a treatment program. You will supervise youths and work with some independence under supervision.

The role involves implementing treatment plans, preparing progress reports, guiding outdoor activities, and collaborating with staff while maintaining safety and professionalism in varied environments.