Juvenile Justice Support Specialist

Summary

Juvenile Justice Program Residential Support SpecialistCHD's Juvenile Justice Program has an immediate need for Residential Support specialists to provide direct care to our clients. The program works closely with the Department of Youth Services (DYS) to ensure that every youth is given a second chance for a better life.Responsibilities:Supporting clients' safely in their daily activitiesProvide counseling and advocacy services for residentsConduct regular group meetings with residentsSupervise resident movement throughout the shiftSupervise and manage client behavior through use of program policies, procedures, and systemsProvide orientation for new residents as they enter the programRead and make entries in Daily LogAble to react to change productively and to handle other tasks assigned due to changing environmentsMaintain a safe and secure environment for staff and residentsQualifications:Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceKnowledge of adolescent behavioral dynamicsThe ideal candidate will have a passion for working with people, particularly teenagers.Must be comfortable working in a locked facilityMust have a vehicle for work use and current driver's licenseAbility to complete medication administration trainingAll candidates must complete and pass background record screening processMust be able to attend a 3 weeks of DYS basic training academy during the day (8:30am - 5pm) upon hire. Previous experience in a secure setting is preferredPay rate: $20/hour

Job Description

Juvenile Justice Program Residential Support SpecialistCHD's Juvenile Justice Program has an immediate need for Residential Support specialists to provide direct care to our clients. The program works closely with the Department of Youth Services (DYS) to ensure that every youth is given a second chance for a better life.Responsibilities:Supporting clients' safely in their daily activitiesProvide counseling and advocacy services for residentsConduct regular group meetings with residentsSupervise resident movement throughout the shiftSupervise and manage client behavior through use of program policies, procedures, and systemsProvide orientation for new residents as they enter the programRead and make entries in Daily LogAble to react to change productively and to handle other tasks assigned due to changing environmentsMaintain a safe and secure environment for staff and residentsQualifications:Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceKnowledge of adolescent behavioral dynamicsThe ideal candidate will have a passion for working with people, particularly teenagers.Must be comfortable working in a locked facilityMust have a vehicle for work use and current driver's licenseAbility to complete medication administration trainingAll candidates must complete and pass background record screening processMust be able to attend a 3 weeks of DYS basic training academy during the day (8:30am - 5pm) upon hire. Previous experience in a secure setting is preferredPay rate: $20/hour