Youth Worker Jobs

To supervise youth, maintain a secure and safe environment, and ensure policies, procedures and programs are implemented and enforced; and to perform related work as required for Human Services Department's Detention Center.

• Perform youth interactions and establishing rapport with youth.
• Refer youth to mental health & medical services
• Maintain a secure and safe environment.
• Conduct room and personal searches for cleanliness, contraband, and damages.
• Supervising youth in various programs and in school.
• Provide and maintain a positive environment for the public and other staff.
• Conduct mediation and de-escalate situations with youth.
• Maintain accurate records, including written daily behavioral reports, room checks, disciplinary reports, medication logs, incident reports.
• Supervise and care for youth within established policies and procedures.
• Provide basic needs of youth, such as food, clothing, personal supplies, bedding, medical needs, and other supplies.
• Monitor and operate electronic and manual equipment.
• Maintain discipline and enforce policies and procedures pertaining to the Center; may physically restrain youth when appropriate to quell disturbances to maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and re-certification training.
• Be a positive role model and maintain a positive environment to re-direct youth as necessary.
• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning duties, operate laundry equipment, and other related duties, as required.
• Administer first aid, as needed.

Supervision Received
Receives supervision from a Youth Service Coordinator .

• No convictions of a felony, misdemeanor or other offense of which the circumstances substantially relate to the circumstances of the particular job or licensed activity.
• Previous experience in youth programming.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Residential telephone number available to Youth Coordinators.
• Have and maintain valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Pass certification in the use of a self contained breathing apparatus.
• Successfully complete the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board "Secure Detention Officer" training (160 hours) during the probationary period (or if not offered during probationary period, the first time the training is available) and annual re-certification, which includes rescuing youth in case of fire or disaster, including pulling deadweight (using two-person carrying method, with 35-55 lb breathing apparatus on back, carrying 120 lb dummy).
• Or any equivalent combination, training and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff personnel.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for juveniles and provide effective directions and supervision and to take immediate appropriate action
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to detect and recognize potentially hazardous situations.
• Some knowledge of adolescent behavior, inter-personal relations, and social interaction.

This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions etc. present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kind of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty.

Working Conditions
Continuous (100% of work day) inside work. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed and well-groomed. Required to wear a designated uniform (uniform policy). Most times employee is required to carry a portable radio. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Requirements
Continuous (67% - 100% of work day) feeling, talking, hearing, far, near, color, peripheral vision, and light intensity of fingering. Frequent (34% - 66% of work day) standing, walking, sitting, bending/twisting, reaching, lifting objects weighing 1-20 pounds, carrying objects weighing 1-10 pounds, light intensity of handling and medium intensity of fingering. Occasional (1% - 33% of work day) stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing using legs and feet, lifting objects weighing 21-80 pounds, carrying objects weighing 11-20 pounds, pushing/pulling objects weighing 1-20 pounds or 11-40 pounds on wheels.