Youth Care Specialist - Juvenile Correctional Officer - Standby
Posted on: January 12, 2024 • Category: Employment
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Other
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $17.73 - $23.86, DOQ
Education: High School
Elise McQuilliam
Phone 1: 16206942982
personnel@renogov.org
Reno County
Reno County
206 W 1st Ave.
Hutchinson, KS, KS 67501
US
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Position Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. Some college or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred with three (3) semester hours of college level study in adolescent development, psychology, or a related field or forty-five (45) hours in documented training in child care or child development or One (1) year of experience as a youth care worker or house parent in a facility serving youth of the same age. Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position. Must be at least 21 years of age. Certifications / Licenses: Possess a valid Kansas driver's license. Attend required training sessions.
Job Purpose and Objectives: Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.
Please apply at www.renogov.org/jobs. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and Physical Capacity Profile.