What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Specialist position at P.I.E. Management, L.L.C.?
Job Details
Description
We are hiring 2 Youth Care Specialist for a local juvenile residential facility. The ideal candidate will have two years of college and experience in social work, criminal justice, and child development. As well as, four years of experience in the care or supervision of youths in a residential group setting
Job Duties:
- Direct Supervision of groups and individual youth in all phases of program.
- Serve as a member of a treatment team, through collaboration plans treatment strategies for individuals and for the group.
- Maintain records and reports.
- Performs duties that ensure the safety and well-being of youth and security of the building.
- Ensures knowledge and skills are adequate to perform all duties.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: social welfare, social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, family and child development, counseling and guidance, or criminal justice.
- Four years of experience in the care or supervision of youths in a residential group setting.
- Must successfully complete training and be able to perform crisis intervention and physical restraint of youth per JJP policy.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Does not have felony convictions or a pending felony charge.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical screening test measuring strength, agility, and cardiovascular endurance.
Salary : $17