POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

Provides care and supervision for youth residents in a secure setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.  Maintains security of the Detention Center through resident counts, room

    searches and building security.

2.  Supervises the juveniles in detention.

3.  Observes behavior and communicates information to shift supervisor.

4.  Teaches and counsels juveniles on personal hygiene, table manners, care of

    clothing, discipline, health needs and interpersonal relationships.

5.  Prepares and maintains confidential records and reports.

6.  Admits and releases residents to and from the Detention Center.

7.  Coordinates medical and court appointments.

8.  Assists the classroom teachers as para-professional.

9.  Performs minor maintenance and housekeeping duties.

10. Transports residents.

11. Participates in training and staff meetings.

12. Monitors youth resident visits.

13. Restrains youth residents when necessary, through physical or mechanical

    means.

14. Follows Juvenile Detention Center policy and procedure manual and

    directions of Supervisor.

15. Overtime as required.

16. Respond to change productively and complete other tasks as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

1.  One year of experience as a child care worker or house parent in a

    facility serving youth of the same age preferred.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES

1.  Ability to stand or remain on feet for long periods of time.

2.  Ability to analyze situations and make sound judgements as needed in daily

    supervision of resident activities.

3.  Ability to read reports and other written material.

4.  Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands.

5.  Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 100 lbs. or more.

6.  Ability to physically control residents.

7.  Ability to hear directions.