What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Youth Care Specialist position at Saginaw County?
Department: Juvenile Date Posted: 07/16/24
Male Designated [292040 & 292044] Detention
Salary: Starting at $18.41 / hour
Type of Regular Full-Time Regular Part-Time Part-Time Temporary/On-call
Employment:
WHERE TO APPLY:
1) Scan the QR code
2) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
3) Sign into the Employee Portal and select “Saginaw County Job Postings” under County Links;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:
- Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office
111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602
- Fax: 989-790-5566
Applicants are accepted until there are a sufficient number of qualified applications or a qualified candidate has been
identified. The position could close at any time.
Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen
(marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.
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General Definition of Work:
The Juvenile Detention Center is looking for two (2) male designated, full-time, Detention You Care Specialists (DYCS).
The DYCS performs human support work providing basic needs and insuring safety and security of delinquent youth
housed in County detention facilities and related work as apparent or assigned.
Essential Functions:
• Responsible for safety, security, environment, and needs of residents during shift. Supervises residents in all
activities. Supervises resident’s hygiene and teaches self-care.
- Provides general counseling and assists residents in solving personal problems. Assists residents in getting along
- Performs security checks and observes various areas and residents for adherence to rules. May have to break up
- Escorts residents to and from other areas such as school, nurse, caseworker, psychologist, or lawyer.
- Plans, implements and supervises recreational and social activities for both individual and group in residents' living
- Writes behavior logs, incident reports, informational reports to be passed on to staff, and memos to supervisor.
- Responsible for maintaining clean work area and removing trash.
- Facilitate religious services and visitation days by setting up chairs, TVs, etc.
- Cleans resident rooms if damaged or flooded, sanitizes and cleans bedding and clothing used in the facility by
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- One to three years’ experience in Juvenile court or childcare facility.
- Per state requirements, in place of the experience requirements, a direct care worker shall have completed 30
Special Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license in the State of Michigan.
- Obtain CPR & First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Training upon hire.
Perks of Working for Saginaw County
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution
(401a) qualified retirement plan, with employer contribution; Short-Term Disability Insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover
expenses in retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrued PTO; an employee
perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive wages.
Salary : $18
