MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Sixty (60) semester hours of college;
-OR-
Thirty (30) semester hours of college -AND-one (1) year experience in a facility or institution that cares for children or in a correctional facility;
-OR-
High school diploma or equivalent -AND- two (2) years' experience in a facility or institution that cares for children or in a correctional 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.
