Youth Services Worker - Missouri, United States - State of Missouri

State of Missouri Missouri, United States

4 weeks ago

Description

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems.

You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs.

We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today

This position is responsible for providing treatment services and ensuring safety and security to youth in the care and custody of the Missouri Division of Youth Services.

Employees will facilitate treatment programming to youth (e.g., youth advocate, group facilitation, creation and delivery of treatment activities, etc.).
The following tasks are the responsibility of the

Youth Services Worker:
Provide Awareness Supervision to youth, with responsibility for their personal conduct, care, and therapy.

Monitor activity, behavior, and movement of youth both within a residential/day treatment setting or while escorting youth off grounds; Maintain security, including intervention and/or participate fully in physical restraints of youth during emergencies or altercations to prevent escapes and gain physical control of youth.

Supervise youth in residential/day treatment facilities in the performance of work activities and during recreational and religious activities; conducts inspections for health and safety hazards.

Assist youth with their personal issues and refer issues to the group in accordance with the principles of the program.

Observe and keep staff informed daily of significant behavioral conditions known about an individual and/or the group.
Interact positively with youth, families, co-workers, management, and the public.
maintain youth records.
Dispense medications to youth.

Intervene in youth medical emergencies defined as the ability to perform first-aid interventions for youth including, but not limited to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Transport and escort youth in everyday and emergency situations.

Work on shifts and attend mandatory meetings during the evening, overnight, or daytime hours as assigned by the supervisor and respond to facility emergencies.

Report all hours worked and absences accurately and in accordance with attendance policies and facility guidelines. Log work time daily in accordance with policy and submit timesheets to supervisor as directed.

Awareness Supervision is defined as the ability to see, be seen by, and to hear and be heard by youth at all times in order to be capable of swift, appropriate response.

Knowledge of child development and the role of the family. Knowledge of the causes of juvenile delinquency and current methods of youth treatment. Ability to work with youth and family members. Ability to foster the cooperation of youth in the treatment process. Ability to transport youth and travel as necessary.
Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.