Adolescent Care Attendant

About the role

The Adolescent Care Center Attendant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Williams County Adolescent Care Center. Regular job duties include monitoring residents, conducting security checks, general housekeeping duties, and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety of the Adolescent Care Center facility and residents, including routine security checks and searches
• Monitors for suicidal or combative residents and provides crisis intervention as required
• Completes accurate daily activity logs and records regarding resident behavior, actions, medications, and activities
• Covers meals, laundry, and medication administration for residents
• Organizes and participates in daily recreation activities geared towards residents
• Schedules, assigns, and/or performs general housekeeping duties and supervises chores assigned to residents
• Administers disciplinary action to residents as established by policy
• Transports residents to court and other appointments as assigned
• Attends required trainings, such as First Aid, CPR, and Mental Health First Aid
• Affords visitation arrangements and monitors resident telephone calls as needed
• Liaises with law enforcement, caseworkers, court personnel, medical providers, schools, parents, and outside agencies regarding resident matters
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations governing the delivery of services to at-risk youth and assists staff in monitoring for compliance
• Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 21 years old
• Valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
• Pass a thorough background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Provide 24/7 emergency on-call assistance as needed
• Occasional extended shifts (up to 24 hours) based on department needs
• Potential exposure to chemical cleaners, infectious diseases, and violent or rude/irate persons

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Benefits

• Compensation: Pay rate starts at $21.89/hour and is based on qualifications and experience
• Benefits: Includes paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health/dental/vision insurance, term life insurance, long-term disability insurance, supplemental insurance, fully funded retirement benefits to the ND Public Employee Retirement System (15.26%), and 12 paid holidays each year

Pay

Pay rate starts at $21.89/hour and is based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Occasional extended shifts (up to 24 hours) based on department needs.