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Bay County Youth Development Worker (Full-Time) in Bay City, Michigan
There is currently a job vacancy at the BAY COUNTY JUVENILE HOME.
JOB TITLE:* YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKER* FULL-TIME
RATE OF PAY: $19.21/hour entry, progressing to $22.84/hour after 2 years (TU08)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at www.baycounty-mi.gov MUST HAVE THREE (3) REFERENCES.
POSTING END DATE: May 6, 2024
Full-time position, with benefits as provided for within the USW full-time labor agreement. Union membership is voluntary.* *
Benefits include, but not limited to:
HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAID VACATION DAYS PAID HOLIDAYS (14) PAID SICK DAYS PAID PERSONAL DAYS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE PAID BEREAVEMENT PENSION WITH 4% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT
*Bay County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) **
*GENERAL SUMMARY: * The Youth Development Worker reports directly to the supervisor (or to the team leader when the supervisor is absent) and is responsible for the development of a positive and consistent atmosphere at the Juvenile Home. The worker's goal should be to encourage mutual respect between the staff and residents and help to diligently maintain the security of the facility. The worker must exhibit a positive adult role model while working at the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain supervision of youth at all times.
- Help provide a secure, emotionally stable environment for detained youth.
- Supervise various recreational activities for youth.
- Prepare behavioral notes, incident reports and other written communications concerning youth activities.
- Complete general facility care assignments.
- Consistent and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
- All other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
*QUALIFICATIONS: * Requires 30 semester hours of college to include either: a) satisfactory completion of 15 semester hour certificate program in corrections at a college or b) satisfactory completion of 15 semester hours at a college with a "C" grade or better in any combination of psychology, sociology, corrections, criminal justice, guidance and counseling, educational psychology, or family relations. Requires three to six months of related work experience in an area dealing with delinquent youths. Note: College requirement may or may not be waived with 5 years of experience in a child caring institution. Must possess good communication skills and relate well with youth. Willing to work flexible, on-call, weekends and holiday hours in accordance to facility need. Must be able to attend the required amount of training to abide by licensing rules. Must certify annually for CPR and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) (offered at the Juvenile Home).