Youth Worker III

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi‑faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re‑entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

• Co‑lead group counseling sessions and supervise and monitor juveniles committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Assist juveniles in interpersonal skill development; co‑lead group counseling sessions for assigned juveniles.
• Participate in juveniles’ individual treatment plan development; ensure security room checks are performed during shifts.
• Maintain shift logs regarding juveniles’ behaviors and events; complete incident reports and assist juveniles in complaint procedures.
• Provide routine building maintenance, housekeeping, and notify supervisors of corrections needed.
• Exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
• Assist youth with recreational and work‑related projects.
• Perform other physical efforts as required.
• Work overtime, any shift as needed and directed.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.

• High school graduate.
• Three years of experience in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12‑21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program.
• OR Three years of experience working in a community office setting providing transportation services to court committed young adults (ages 12‑21).
• College will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license prior to employment.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Government Administration

West Liberty, KY

Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range: $38,093.28/yr – $57,139.68/yr

Shift premium available: $2.13/hr between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., $1.13/hr between 11:01 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., and $2.13/hr on weekends and holidays. Overnight lodging and travel required for the ACT is provided by the department.