Woodfield- Youth Development Specialist

Position Overview:

The Woodfield Youth Development Specialist is responsible for providing direct supervision, engagement and mentoring to juveniles within Woodfield Secure Detention Facility. They are expected to monitor movements and interactions of juveniles and uphold security procedures in order to ensure a safe and therapeutic culture.

Provide direct supervision, engagement and mentoring to juveniles within Woodfield Secure Detention Facility. Monitor movements and interactions of juveniles. Uphold security procedures in order to ensure a safe and therapeutic culture.

Positions Qualifications:

A high School diploma or GED equivalency. A Bachelors Degree. Minimum of two years experience working with youth. Detention or Security Experience helpful. Good written & verbal skills. Has demonstrated an understanding of The Children’s Village Values as presented in pre-employment training. Ability to put into practice all techniques Safe Crisis Management (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client’s rights and safety. Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques.

Salary: $48,195 (hourly position based on 40 hours)

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Benefits Overview :

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Life Insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships Programs ... and More.
• Health (Aetna) ,Dental (Aetna) ,Vision (Aetna)
• Paid Sick / Vacation Days
• Workers Compensation