Youth Worker I - London, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet London, United States

4 weeks ago

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Advertisement Closes 5/13/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Youth Worker I Pay Grade10 Salary $37, Annually

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Holiday Premium - $ per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice Location London Group Home
125 Hickory Road
London, KY 40741 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit:

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected toperform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position thatrequires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.

At beginning level,supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles.

Assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.

Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.

Takes appropriate action during emergencies to preventescapes and suppress disorder.

Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incidentreports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.

Performs counts and/or wellness checks forjuveniles.

Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.

Maintains approved physicalrestraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.

Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.; checks premises and ensures safety ofjuveniles.

Attends staff meetings, case conferences, and trainings.

Additional/Supplemental Information:

Required to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.

May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.

This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the AppointingAuthority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.

May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.

Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weekson the job training, four weeks virtual training, and one week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academytraining location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided bythe department.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment. . Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility, or community office setting. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS

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