Youth Worker II

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors activities of juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
• Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
• Supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
• Acts as training mentor for beginning level youth workers.
• Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
• Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
• Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Performs counts and, or, wellness checks for juveniles.
• Required to be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Two years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12-21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program.
• OR Two years of experience working in a community office setting providing transportation services to court committed young adults (ages 12-21).
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: College will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Successful completion of the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy or equivalent training program approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice will substitute for the required experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of appointment.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Shift Premium - $2.13 an hour between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Shift Premium $1.13 an hour between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m. Weekend Premium - $2.13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.13 per hour

Pay

$39,667.56 - $48,969.60 Annually

Schedule

Not specified.