Detention specialist

ATC Oakland County
Macomb, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2024 CLOSED ON 10/2/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention specialist position at ATC Oakland County?

ATC is looking for Juvenile Detention Specialists in Macomb County in a correctional facility.

CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EITHER SHIFT, AS EMPLOYEES MUST ROTATE SHIFTS.

Shift :

AM shift (7 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM)

PM shift (3 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM)

Shifts Include Price Differential for PM.

Coverage Areas :

Pods, Movement / Utility, Control Room Operations.

Duration :

Initial term of 6 months.

Job Description

Juvenile Detention Specialists participate in the security, care and custody of youth residents in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility who have been accused of criminal activity and are going through the judicial process.

Education and Experience

  • Associates Degree or sixty (60) semester hours; OR
  • A high school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year or full-time paid experience working in any of the following : corrections, law enforcement, education, human services, social services, counseling or related field; AND

Experience Requirements Preferred :

One (1) year full-time paid experience in corrections, law enforcement, education, human services, or social services, counseling, or related field; AND Licensing

Licensing

A valid State of Michigan driver's license and an acceptable safe driving record.

Credentials

  • OIG, SAM, OFAC and NSO screening.
  • Hepatitis B Statement or Declination OSHA 29 CFR, 1910.1030(f)(2) .
  • Tuberculosis screening, including an initial baseline TB test prior to being placed at the facility.

Some facilities may require a 2-step PPD which consists of two-step testing with one week between tests, within the preceding 12 month or within the contract timeframe.

The Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot may be used in lieu of the a TB skin test.

  • Drug screening as required by the contract.
  • Record of fingerprints on file with the State of Michigan within the last year.
  • Physical Exam
  • Clear criminal history check

3) educational or professional references unrelated to the applicant

  • Competency testing, self skills testing, and Osha Approved Core Modules
  • Be willing to accept appointment to any shift in a twenty four (24) and seven (7) day operation.
  • Accept mandatory overtime

Tasks and Knowledge

Tasks

  • Responsible for the supervision and custodial care of a group of youths in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility
  • Participate in the care, guidance and recreation of resident youths
  • Responsible for observing and following institutional policies, procedures and specific instructions for employees of higher classification, but they have latitude for independent actions in supervising youths
  • Supervise and instruct youths in personal hygiene, housekeeping and special detail work within the institution
  • Counsel delinquent youths on immediate behavioral problems as they arise
  • Supervise meals and maintain records of activities and behavior of youths in their charge Report unusual incidents and all injuries to the Supervisor on duty
  • Responsible for documentation of youth activities and behavior, maintaining housekeeping supplies and clothing and special detail work in the facility
  • Cooperate with Family Independency Agency and internal investigations of alleged abuse Transport juveniles as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge

  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must have basic computer proficiency.

Specifically with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office

  • Must have understanding of report writing and file management
  • Must be proficient in communication, both written and spoken.
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Monitoring / Reacting
  • Time Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Job Context

Body Positioning

  • Requires minimal sitting
  • Requires walking
  • Requires constant movement

Communication

  • Requires use of electronic mail
  • Requires writing letters and memos
  • Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
  • Requires contact with others

Conflict

  • Requires dealing with violent or physically aggressive people
  • Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people Includes conflict situations

Impact of Decisions

  • Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and / or the image and reputation of the organization
  • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
  • Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company

Job Hazards

Includes exposure to disease or infections

Level of Challenge

  • Requires being exact or highly accurate
  • Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over

Pace and Scheduling

Requires meeting strict deadlines

Personal Interaction

  • Requires work with external customers or the public
  • Requires work with others in a group or team
  • Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities

Responsibility for Others

Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

Work Setting

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

Technology Software

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook(e mail), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Other Duties : Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer : ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.

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Last updated : 2024-09-20

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