Youth Services Specialist

4 weeks ago


Wichita Falls, Texas, United States Kansas Employer Full time
Job Summary

This role involves working in a 24-hour correctional or residential facility, observing, securing, and supervising clients. The successful candidate will monitor client activities, both within and outside the facility, with a focus on security, behavior change, leadership, and modeling positive attitudes and behaviors.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor the care and security of clients in detention or residential facilities
Lead recreation, instructional, or educational activities
Conduct searches of clients in facilities
Review reports and other communications to maintain awareness of activities within the facility and its clients

Client Management

Investigate incidents, initiate consequences when clients violate rules, write disciplinary reports, and supervise the application of consequences
Recognize positive behaviors and acknowledge with incentives
Assist in providing situational counseling for clients regarding their behavior to help them cope with program requirements
Provide crisis intervention or suicide prevention and application of approved emergency intervention or restraint when appropriate
Administer and document first aid and medication provided to clients

Direct Care Monitoring

Escort/transport clients to and from school, court, visitation, meals, and other activities; engage in other communication necessary to monitor activities of clients in the community
Inspect facility living areas to ensure doors, windows, and other areas are secure to prevent unauthorized departure and to promote facility security

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) earned college credits in adolescent development, psychology, criminal justice, or a related subject
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license without restrictions
Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screenings
Meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5)

Preferred Qualifications

Two years experience working with youth and families
Associate of Arts (AA) degree with related coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a related field
Professional references required to verify related work experience
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