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JOB SUMMARY

      Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the youth detained in the facility.  This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth through daily interaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Observe and document behavior of detained youth.
• Prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of detained youth.
• Explain and reinforce rules of operation with detained youth.
• Prepare and deliver services related to basic human needs.
• Ensure community safety by adhering to facility security procedures.
• Interact and guide detained youth regarding individual and group behaviors.
• Meet, greet, and search detained youth during the admissions process.
• Physically manage detained youth to prevent injury, as needed.
• Transport detained youth to court and medical appointments.
• Monitor residents during off-site programming events.
• Administer first aid to detained youth, as necessary.
• Available to work weekends, holidays and flexible shifts, as needed. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping.

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``` - Knowledge of behaviors associated with detained youth - Experience working with juveniles - Good organizational skills. - Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision. - Individual needs to be culturally competent

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``` - Proficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing, data entry and email software - Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately. - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality. - Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations.

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``` - Ability to work in a diverse environment. - Ability to interact with youth in a positive manner. - Able to perform multiple duties in a fast-paced environment. - Able to handle CONFIDENTIAL information in a professional manner.

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``` - Ability to produce high volumes of work with minimal errors.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Clean criminal record, FBI Clearance, and child abuse record.  Clearances are due at the time of hire.

• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must have the ability to physically restrain youth ages ten to eighteen when displaying physical aggression or self-harming behaviors in order to prevent injury, as needed.

• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Walking 40% of the time

• Sitting 60% of the time

       This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.  Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.