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Juvenile Detention Specialist Youth Center

Job Code Number

5630526

Job Description

Closely supervises residents of the Youth Center to ensure that adequate security measures are met including making security checks, taking resident counts, doing room checks, and monitoring security cameras.

Monitors residents for changes in behavior that may indicate potential crises situations in accordance with facility guidelines and alerts other staff as appropriate.
Intervenes when necessary in crisis situations in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines for physical and mechanical restraints, room confinements, or other appropriate action. Submits information to Shift Supervisor/Director on the more serious disciplinary actions.
Operates and monitors electronic security and communication equipment including control panel, intercom, computers, visual monitors, electronic doors, room sound detectors, alarms, and security fence. Monitors weather alert system. Provides back-up on the general telephone lines to the Youth Center.
May organize and direct participation in group recreational activities such as games, arts and crafts, gym events, outdoor activities and other activities. May develop and teach programs in weight lifting, music, and other recreation and program activities.
Documents resident behaviors and actions daily, using observation notes, incident reports, shift change notes, daily log, resident files, and related documentation.
Maintains and organizes Youth Center resident files to keep current. Checks to ensure that each file contains proper legal and medical/insurance information. Helps ensure compliance with the State Administrative Rules regarding such files. Collects and assembles data and information from various agencies, court staff, and other sources.

Assists teachers by serving as an aid in the classroom and dealing with disciplinary matters as necessary. Assists residents with their homework.

Arranges for church services and guest speakers from various agencies, monitors residents, and deals with disciplinary matters as necessary.

Instructs and supervises the residents in the performance of daily housekeeping chores and cleaning duties. Performs laundry duties and various other housekeeping duties in the absence of the custodian.
Performs room checks as required when residents are secured in rooms, searches for prohibited items on residents, in rooms, and throughout the facility, and performs regular counts of potentially dangerous items. Performs ongoing safety checks to make sure juvenile is not harming himself/herself while in individual rooms and documents same.
Assesses medical emergencies, administers first aid, dispenses authorized medications, complies with nutritional requirements and treatments as ordered by medical staff, sets-up after hours emergency medical care, assists medical staff with physicals when necessary, and adheres to universal precautions.
Acts as a positive role model and provides informal one-on-one counseling to assist residents in decision-making. Discusses various matters of concern with youths and serves as an empathetic listener on topics such as family problems, court hearings, homework and general interpersonal relationships. Refers residents to Youth Center Psychologist for consultation when appropriate.
Performs and assists with intakes of residents to gather information, search residents for contraband, and assess resident’s potential for suicide and health concerns, and provides orientation on Youth Center policies and procedures.
Escorts and monitors residents and visitors during visitation. Also escorts residents to and from hearings.
Monitors, assists and offers instructions to community volunteers. Assists in training new staff and substitute employees, and provides input to the training of cooks, custodian, and teachers, particularly in the area of safety and security.
Ensures good health and hygiene practices are followed by residents.
Distributes and supervises meals. May prepare, serve, and organize meals in the absence of the Cook.
Provides after-hours, weekend, and holiday contact for the Family Division of Circuit Court.

Additional Requirements

Equivalent of two years of college level coursework in child development or closely related field. Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in a child development related field.

Prefer six months of experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youths and/or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity.

Organization Profile

Employer Name:

Ingham County Human Resources

Address:

5303 S. Cedar St.

Address Line 2:

Suite 2102

City:

Lansing

State/Province/Region:

Zip/Postal Code:

48911

Description:

County

Job Summary

Organization

Ingham County Human Resources View Profile

Employer Website

Location

Lansing, Michigan 48911

Job Code Number

5630526

Positions Available

Expiration Date

6/2/2023

O*NET Code

21-1092.00

O*NET Occupation

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Salary

$38,572.55/yr

Education Level

Bachelors Degree

Job Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Characteristics

Full-time
W-2
Medical benefits provided

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