3rd shift Worker - Eugene, OR, United States - Lane County

Description

Lane County Youth Services is looking for a dynamic person to join our Detention Unit as a Juvenile Group Worker.

The Detention Unit is one of five work units that comprise Youth Services Division.

Detention is a 16 bed secure juvenile correctional facility that operates 7-days-a-week, 24-hour schedule serving youth 12-17 years of age.

Detention offers mandated levels of programming, including group work, education, recreation, counseling and medical services.

Juvenile Group Workers are responsible for the supervision, guidance, security and general care of juveniles in the detention facility who present a variety of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and intellectual issues.

Provide pro-social role modeling by working directly with youth carrying out specific day-to-day functions specified per shift.

Supervise juvenile movements, counsel using a strength-based approach, and complete various written reports of activities during a shift based on individual juvenile behavior and performance as observed by daily contact and inspection methods.

Maintain security of the facility, recognize abnormal behavior and take appropriate actions, handle difficult and delinquent behaviors and anticipate potential hostile behavior of juveniles in custody, use verbal skills to de-escalate volatile situations.

Respond to crisis situations which may include physical intervention with youth who may be violently acting out; Lane County Youth Services (YS) provides assessment, probation, training, counseling, and detention services for all youth, ages 12-17 years old, referred by local law enforcement because of criminal behavior.

It is the branch of Lane County government responsible for services to youth accused of law violations or judged delinquent by the juvenile court.

~ Detention Services : 16-bed detention facility serving youth ages 12-19, including youth being held on adult criminal charges, and health services (medical, dental, and mental health) for youth.


Schedule:
Varies due to shift bid per LCPOA contract. Day Shift 7:00am-3:00pm, Swing Shift 1:00pm-11:00pm, Night Shift 10pm-8:00am.

*Training:

~ Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

One year of experience working with youth in a residential setting is desirable.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.