Juvenile Care Worker

About the role

The Ted Lechner Youth Services Center provides pre-trial detention for youth who have been incarcerated in a restrictive housing environment, separated by temporary housing for youth in a non-restrictive shelter care environment. This position involves supervising youth in both environments, conducting intake interviews, providing basic care and supervision, and monitoring and assessing the behavioral and emotional characteristics of the youth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth in a restrictive detention environment and shelter care facility;
• Conduct intake interviews of youth and document youth behaviors and emotional status;
• Provide basic care and supervision to youth;
• Maintain order and monitor activities;
• Monitor and assess the behavioral and emotional characteristics of referred youth;
• Provide additional supervision to prevent self-harm as needed;
• Communicate orally and in writing about any changes to youth to all members of the youth care facility.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related field;
• Or Associate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related field;
• Two (2) years’ experience working with youth in crisis;
• A combination of education, training, and experience totaling four (4) years in a closely related field will be considered;
• Valid Montana driver’s license;
• CPR certification (within 6 months);
• CPI certification (within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Must pass driving and background check.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of juvenile justice systems and practices;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits;
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability;
• State of Montana PERS retirement;
• Vision plan coverage;
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans;
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA);
• Education assistance program;
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program;
• Weight Management program;
• Annual wellness screenings;
• Paid holidays (12 days)
• Sick leave (3 weeks)
• Vacation (3 weeks)

Pay

Details on pay are available upon request.

Schedule

Details on schedule are available upon request.