YSC - Youth Specialist - 2nd Shift

Rock County WI
US - Wisconsin - Janesville
October 30, 2024

Salary: $24. 27 - $26. 94 Hourly

Location : Janesville, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: RC-0804666

Department: HSD-C Youth Services Center

Opening Date: 10/29/2024

Closing Date: 11/29/2024 5:00 PM Central

Position Summary and Job Duties

This is a 2nd Shift position, working 2:30PM - 11PM on a rotating schedule of 5-2/5-3.

Under the general direction of the YSC Supervisor the Youth Specialist will provide security, guidance and care to the youth of the Rock County Youth Services Center in accordance with the Mission Statement and Rock County/YSC policies and procedures. Supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department. Performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and "Commitment to My Co-Workers. "

50% - Provides Direct Supervision of Youth at the YSC

Facilitates and follows the YSC Behavioral Modification Program
Facilitates and participates in programming to the youth
Follows the daily schedule of activities for youth
Performs security, discipline and suicide checks according to YSC policies
Supervises youth directly, while providing healthy interaction through role modeling
Supervises youth while on off-campus activities
Respond and show the appropriate response in medical or crisis emergencies
Works with specialty A. C. T. I. O. N. S. youth or special needs youth

25% - Prepares and completes all necessary Documentation

Document and complete clear and specific daily progress notes and point sheets
Complete clear and specific incident reports
Document all security, discipline and suicide checks per YSC policies
Complete clear and accurate daily rosters and meal logs
Complete clear and specific overtime, benefit and leave slips

20% - Participates in all required Training

Attend work related and mandatory training per year as directed
Attend mandatory staff meetings
Review and sign off on policies and procedures as directed
Maintain Wisconsin Juvenile Detention Officer Certification yearly

5% - Perform other duties as assignedSuccess Factors (KSA's)

Knowledge of DOC 346 Policy
Knowledge of the Rock County Personnel Ordinance
Knowledge of other Human Services Divisions who utilize YSC and their duties/resources
Knowledge of Agencies outside the Human Services Department and their duties/resources
Experience working with youth ages 10-17
Ability to facilitate team meetings and shift change briefings
First Aid/CPR Certification
Ability to perform and make decisions in crisis situations
Ability to work overtime when necessary

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

Minimum qualifications: High School diploma and at least one year demonstrated experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth.
Demonstrated/related work experience must be detailed in the job application. Examples of work with at-risk youth may include, but is not limited to:
- Probation or Community Corrections
- Mentoring programs
- Coaching or teaching
- Recreation or after school programs
- Any programs where the mission is for progressive transformation and focus is on youth with behavior problems.

Must possess a valid State Driver's license by time of employment.

Most competitive qualifications: An Associate's degree and two years demonstrated experience working or volunteering with at-risk youth, or Bachelors' degree in; Criminal Justice, Law and Justice or related area of study, or Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related social science area of study and one (1) year of full time experience working with at-risk youth or juveniles in a correctional or security oriented environment.

Must be certified as a Juvenile Detention Officer with the State of Wisconsin within one year of hire.

*Successful incumbents will be contacted by Human Resources to advance to the background investigation process. The background investigation process is a thorough and extensive process which includes, but is not limited to: completion of finger-prints, extensive background investigation questionnaire to include personal reference check, employment references check, criminal background check, interview and physical examination (pre-employment physical).
Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

Physical Elements:

Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds for at least 15 feet.
Ability to squat to inspect cells under bunks, tables, etc.
Ability to carry mattresses and bags of laundry
Ability to push the food cart with trays of food
Ability to push the mop bucket, move chairs and tables as needed
Ability to lift, push/pull objects weighing up to 165 pounds

*In an emergency situation, Youth Specialists must be able to physically restrain youth using the Principles of Subject Control (POSC); break up physical altercations between and with youth; provide suicide intervention and first aid as necessary; and lead evacuation and rescue efforts should there be an emergency situation in the building such as a power outage, fire, tornado, or other environmental issue.

Equipment use:

Ability to use a computer and computer keyboard
Ability to use Portable Radio

Working Conditions:

Almost all indoor work in a secure youth center, with the ability to go on off-campus activities
A valid driver's license
CPR/AED certification

* Possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

Rock County Employee Facts and Benefits Highlights

Rock County historic and cultural attractions:Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.

Rock County's many historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's).
The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age N.

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