Juvenile Care Worker

Yellowstone County is seeking a Juvenile Care Worker to perform routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of youth who have been placed in a secure detention and shelter care by enforcing rules, maintaining order, and monitoring activities. Work location is the Ted Lechner Youth Services Center, which provides pre-trial detention for youth who have been incarcerated in a restrictive housing environment, separated by temporary housing for youth in a non-restrictive shelter care environment. Examples of Duties • Supervision of youth in a restrictive detention environment and shelter care facility. • Conduct intake interviews of youth and document youth behaviors and emotional status. • Provides basic care and supervision to youth. • Monitors and assesses the behavioral and emotional characteristics of referred youth and provides additional supervision to prevent self-harm as needed. • Regularly communicates orally, and in writing, any changes to youth, to all members of the youth care facility. Minimum Qualifications • Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; or • Associate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; and two (2) years' experience working with youth in crisis. • A combination of education, training, and experience totaling four (4) years in a closely related field will be considered. • Valid Montana driver's license. • CPR certification (within 6 months). • CPI certification (within 6 months). • Must pass driving and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.