Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority.)
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Ability to operate motor vehicle including court vans in a safe and prudent manner.
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Ability to supervise, motivate, and discipline youth with behavioral problems.
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Ability to remain calm and in control in emergency or stressful situations.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear, complete and logical reports.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to restrain youth in a physical confrontation.
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Ability to work and relate in a positive fashion toward individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to project a positive role model.
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Ability to install/detach surveillance equipment, using a variety of small hand tools.
Minimum Qualifications: (Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)
High School diploma or equivalent plus one year of work experience, not necessarily related.
Necessary Special Requirement:
Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from state of residence, and provide proof of such.
Must possess and maintain state mandated auto liability insurance and properly licensed/reliable vehicle, and provide proof of such.
Must be able to successfully pass physical exam/physical abilities performance test.
All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process. Certain positions may also require additional checks, including but not limited to education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments, as applicable to the responsibilities of the role.
Due to the Court’s obligation to provide supervision for youth within its facilities seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, and to assure an appropriate staff-to-youth ratio, youth worker positions are considered by nature shift work and work hours and days off will be assigned by the hiring manager. the ability to work different shifts and different days, as well as mandatory overtime is considered an essential job function and fundamental to the work of a youth worker. Work days and hours and location assignments are neither permanent nor guaranteed. Employees may be reassigned to a different shift, work day, schedule, facility, department or job in the interest of safety and security of the youth and staff within a facility or to better meet the needs of the department or organization as a whole. Management may make changes to the organizational structure as needed, including but not limited to the reassignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions and opening, moving, or closing facilities and units.