YOUTH SPECIALIST PT (GCJJC) at Genesee County, MI

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStarting Pay: $19.2845 Hourly ($40,112)After 1st Year: $21.0204 Hourly ($43,722)After 2nd Year: $21.6951 Hourly ($45,126)After 3rd Year: $22.3460 Hourly ($46,480)After 4th Year: $23.0166 Hourly ($47,875)After 5th Year: $23.5891 Hourly ($49,065)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Sixty (60) semester hours of college;-OR-Thirty (30) semester hours of college -AND- one (1) year experience in the supervision of residents in an institutional facility;-OR-High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' experience in the supervision of residents in an institutional facility.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete physical restraint training on an annual basis. Must possess valid Michigan driver's license.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a variety of tasks involved in the supervision, care and guidance of neglected and delinquent youths residing at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center; processes resident admissions and releases; works under the direction of a supervisor.STATEMENT OF TASKS:Supervises resident peer groups and/or individual youth to ensure the health, safety and security of both residents and staff;Participates in team discussions and team decisions related to client care;Admits residents into the facility and orients them to rules, regulations and routines;Disciplines residents using prescribed procedures;Instructs and assists residents in personal hygiene, dress and grooming;Escorts residents to meals, school and other scheduled events on time;Maintains a safe, secure environment through the appropriate use of security systems;Assists in facilitating resident group meetings;Supervises and participates in resident's recreational activities;Observes residents for signs of illness or emotional disturbance and makes reports as needed;When directed, assists in searches for escapees/runaways from the facility and physically restrains residents in order to prevent an escape;Issues supplies when needed;Utilizes a computer or word processing machine to prepare and maintain records and reports as needed;Administers medicine and special care of ill residents as instructed;Performs relatively simple clerical duties;Serves meals and snacks as required.Please see the attached job description for more details.Job Posted by ApplicantPro