QUALIFICATIONS: Requires 30 semester hours of college to include either: a) satisfactory completion of 15 semester hour certificate program in corrections at a college or b) satisfactory completion of 15 semester hours at a college with a “C” grade or better in any combination of psychology, sociology, corrections, criminal justice, guidance and counseling, educational psychology, or family relations. Prefer at least three to six months of related work experience in an area dealing with delinquent youths. Note: College requirement may or may not be waived with High school diploma or GED equivalent and experience in a child caring institution or court operated facility. Must possess good communication skills and relate well with youth. Willing to work flexible, on-call, weekends and holiday hours in accordance to facility need. Must be able to attend the required amount of training to abide by licensing rules and the needs of the position. Must certify annually for CPR and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) (offered at the Juvenile Home).
Criminal background check required prior to hire. All applicants when requested must complete a CWL-4624 Children’s Protective Services Review Request and be approved for employment by the State prior to hire.
Applicants may be required to take written and/or other examinations. MUST HAVE THREE (3) REFERENCES.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to meaningfully help to physically subdue residents when required with or without reasonable accommodation. This position involves sitting, being mobile, bending, standing for significant periods of time, being able to physically subdue residents when required to do so, complete routine cleaning, monitor and assist in residents’ health and hygiene needs, meaningfully participate in resident physical/recreational activities. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects/youth according to the following weight and frequency: generally up to 20-50 pounds up to one third of the time.
