Juvenile Center (Berrien Center Location) - Youth Specialist I

Youth Specialist I - $42,792 - $54,613/ Year - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off - Pension Plan Duties: - Under the supervision of the Berrien County Juvenile Center Director, provides for the safety, security and well-being for residents, visitors and staff within the detention facility. - Supervises, guides, and counsels residents through daily activities within the framework of the residential and educational programs. - Works closely and communicates effectively to ensure program effectiveness, staff accountability, professional personnel performance, problem solving matters and other issues affecting the Juvenile Center. - Intervenes in crises when necessary, in accordance with policy and procedure guidelines for physical and mechanical restraints, room confinements, or other appropriate action. - Operates and monitor electronic security and communication equipment including control panel, intercom, computers, visual monitors, electronic doors, room sound detectors and alarms. - Monitors weather alert system. - Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the program. - This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. Education and Experience: - Thirty semester or forty-five quarter hours of college education which includes three semesters or four quarter hours of psychology and previous experience in social services or juvenile direct care. - A combination of qualifying experience and training may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement. - The Court reserves the right to make the final judgment about what constitutes an appropriate combination of education, experience and training by an applicant. - Preference will be given to those with previous experience working with delinquent or emotionally troubled youth and/or families, which may have been in an intern or volunteer capacity. Special Requirements: - Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license throughout the course of employment. - Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a criminal/civil record check as a condition of employment. - Employee will be fingerprinted and subject to random drug and alcohol testing per the Court's policy. - Must have open availability to work any shift and work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.