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Company

Salt Lake County
Address , South Salt Lake, 84115
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-09-14
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
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Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. We work in a hybrid environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.
Additional Benefits include:
  • Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
  • Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.
  • Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
  • Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
  • 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option

JOB SUMMARY

Performs shelter and crisis intakes. Orients youth to agency policies, programs, and expectations. Monitors youth, participates in recreational and educational activities, supervises daily hygiene and chores, prepares meals, and provides crisis intervention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree from an accredited college or university, OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience working with youth in a counseling and/or group home setting that is equivalent to two (2) years of full-time experience.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must successfully pass an initial criminal background check as well as every one year (1) thereafter by the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).

A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah is required to transport children using County vehicles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Documents all pertinent information in individual client's online records as per agency policy. Generates, reviews, and maintains Medical Administration Record for all client medications.
  • Addresses children’s daily physical and emotional needs.
  • Provides a safe, clean, and fair environment by engaging and monitoring youth to promote cooperation and compliance. Attends to potentially dangerous situations including facility and equipment damage.
  • Assists with daily living and hygiene needs.
  • Provides transportation to youth to various locations in the community to assist in their service needs and return home arrangements.
  • Provides ongoing structured, stable, and interactive environment for children.
  • Checks youth belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unsafe or illegal materials.
  • Maintains professional demeanor, complies with agency policies and procedures, maintains Pledge of Confidentiality, and adheres to Providers Code of Conduct.
  • Interfaces with law enforcement, Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Services or other referring parties and community partners to obtain pertinent information.
  • Provides information and assistance to clients and the public regarding community resources.
  • Contacts parents/legal guardians and schedules appointments with clinical specialists; initiates referrals to needed community resources when appropriate, including follow up contracts.
  • Provides appropriate supervision based on child’s safety needs.
  • Coordinates with agency staff, case workers, and physicians to meet clients’ clinical and medical needs.