Youth Care Staff/Juvenile Correctional Officer-Standby Job in Hutchinson 67501, Kansas US

POSITION AVAILABLE:                       Youth Care Staff / Juvenile Correctional Officer

                                                    (Standby)

                                                          Position Open Until Filled

 

LOCATION:                                            RENO COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:                             YOUTH CARE STAFF/JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER:  Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors.  This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people.  Provide physical, medical and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility.  YCS: Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations and public social skills.  JCO: Responsibilities

                                                                 will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations and security.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:                               Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old; possess a valid Kansas driver's license; experience working with adolescents in a treatment or residential setting preferred; training provided after hiring includes: CPR, First Aid, behavior management, managing aggressive behavior and training on specific job duties; good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, plus social and  organizational  skills. High school diploma/GED; some college or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.  Successfully pass drug screen, security check, and Physical Capacity Profile.

 

STATUS AND SALARY:                      Standby Work As Needed (Standbys may receive first consideration for full/part-time Youth Services positions that become available)

Youth Care Staff: Grade 25 $13.78 - $16.14 / Hour (DOQ)

Juvenile Correctional Officer: Grade 26 $14.30 - $16.74 / Hour (DOQ)                                                     

 

TO APPLY:                                             Apply on line Kansas HrePartners at www.HrePartners.com. 

 

                                                                

                                                                                EEO/ADA

                                           RENO COUNTY IS A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT