Youth Services Specialist II 2025-00961
Youth Services Specialist II 2025-00961
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Within the parameters of the assigned dormitory during active programming hours 6 am 10 pm) provide supervision safety security advice counsel correction teaching direction and coordination of all services required for adjudicated male delinquents ages 12 21 at a juvenile correctional facility.The State of Wyomings total compensation package is excellent and includes:- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Paid holidays vacation and sick leave
- Retirement investment options with employer contributions
- Comprehensive Benefits package including Health Dental Life Vision Short Term Disability and more with an employer contribution toward premiums
- Longevity pay
Human Resource Contact: /or
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- As a students clinical team member communicate document and assess each students changing individual needs including families and the public.
- Within the scope of facility policy structure and position duties this position has the authority to make decisions regarding general program/activity adjustments and changes to student program status.
- Provide advice counsel teaching and direction to students assigned to the dorm.
- Assess behavior and recommend interventions to the counseling and senior staff.
- Determine and assess youth progress within the program and documents using incident reports.
- Coordinate supervise and motivate students during general daily activities and ensure youth participate and meet the requirements of all program components they are responsible for completing.
- Manage and supervise students general daily activities.
- Participates in youth accountability and disciplinary processes.
- Manage crises in compliance with current certification in the crisis management system and the policies and promptly respond to emergencies or situations as needed.
- Safely and securely transport students on/offcampus for activities and work projects.
- Explain agency rules regulations policies and procedures to new residents during intake to the dormitory.
- Supports the educational department in assuring students have the opportunity to complete assignments.
- Supports and ensures students receive access to services that benefit their emotional stability and development.
- Provides leadership to a unit through disciplinary actions setting standards and guidelines and ensuring academic support is provided and all medical issues are attended to.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with an Associates Degree
Preference may be given to applicants with one year of work experience in youth services.
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of facility policy/procedures
- Knowledge of safety/security procedures
- Knowledge of Right Response Principles
- Knowledge of nonphysical and physical intervention skills during crises
- Skills in written verbal and nonverbal communication
- Knowledge and skills in preparing and teaching group material
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Associates Degree (typically in Social Services)Experience:02 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services SpecialistOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:24 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services SpecialistCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Afternoon/Evening shift work (WedSat or SunWed) that can change based on coverage needs.
- Must remain awake and alert during shift.
NOTES:
- FLSA: NonExempt
- Insurance and Retirement Benefits Package
- All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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