Summary: 

The purpose of this job is to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of youth detained in the juvenile home. Monitors residents' daily routine and attends treatment team meetings with families and court staff. Provides input on youth behavior, whether it be achievements or areas that need improvement. Utilizes moral recognition therapy treatment method that the program is structured around.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitors and ensures the safety of resident(s) in detention and residential treatment program; interacts with residents in both group and individual settings.
• Conducts admission procedures, including searching resident's property, documenting evidence, completing questionnaires with residents, strip searches, and reporting areas of concern to the Supervisor, Psychologist, and/or any other proper individual or agency.
• Coaches residents in activities to teach basic living and pro-social skills as well as the use of effective coping mechanisms and self-regulatory techniques.
• Maintains security of buildings and facilities; monitors security cameras.
• Provides assistance during school hours; monitors residents, aid teachers when necessary, and helps residents with schoolwork.
• Performs a wide range of service duties, including assisting in the kitchen, driving residents to appointments, running errands, and facilitating extra-curricular activities.
• Performs physical restraint techniques when residents have become a danger to themselves or others.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Childhood Development, Trauma Informed Care, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience working with at-risk youth 
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

CPR, CPI, Bloodborne Pathogens.

Youth Services II:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Childhood Development, Trauma Informed Care, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience working with at-risk youth 
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• CPR, CPI, Bloodborne Pathogens.

VETERANS:  Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.

To apply: all candidates must submit a Kalamazoo County Application for Employment accompanied by a resume. Application materials may be submitted online. .