Youth Care Transporter Jobs

Attend periodic trainings to enhance skill level and to maintain DOH/ HHSC training requirements.

Demonstrate knowledge of childhood psychiatric disorders, chronic medical conditions, and complex trauma.

Participate in regularly scheduled individual supervision to address concerns/issues and improve skill development.

Collaborate with community providers as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure goal-directed care planning.

Conduct crisis intervention when needed and follow up accordingly.

Maintain detailed, timely, and accurate record keeping in an electronic medical record.

Health Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance options)

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but not required (based on life experience)

Experience working with children and/or adolescents – preferably working with youth within a secure residential facility and/or a behavioral health setting

Experience working in an on call or shift-based setting

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)

Upward growth opportunities within 18 months of employment

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals, including clients, co-workers, management staff, and identified community partners.

Previous relevant experience and familiarity with applicable resources preferred.

Provides emergency first-aid, as needed, and must have and maintain standard first-aid/CPR certification.

Preference may be extended to current employees of Janus Youth Programs, Inc.

Must value working in a multicultural/diverse environment.

Ability to work effectively and act on the agenda of the program.

Three years' experience in supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self-care, transportation or education.

Three years' experience in maintaining the security and safety of individuals and facilities.

Three years' experience in narrative report writing.

Two years' experience in child and adolescent development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Youth Care Specialist Supervisor

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Knowledge of supervising youth by overseeing daily activities such as recreation, treatment activities, meals, self-care, transportation or education.

Knowledge of narrative report writing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Youth Care Specialist I

Observes youth's behavior and adjustment to programs and exchanges written and oral reports on those observations with other staff daily.

Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with youth to encourage and assist with their social adjustment.

Interprets and teaches facility procedures, rules, and disciplinary policies to youths.

Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees.

Responsible for safety, security, environment, and needs of residents during shift.

Supervises residents in all activities such as housekeeping, hygiene, self-care, recreation, during meals, and

Provides general counseling and assists residents in solving personal problems by one on one and group

Collaborates with the resident's family, probation officers, community mental health workers, and DHS staff

Performs periodical assessments on residents and documents findings. Writes weekly assessment reports

Manage behaviors through the use of programmatic and individual structure.

Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work.

A High School Diploma or GED and two years experience working with troubled youth.

Possess good verbal and writing skills

Ability to manage conflict and perform well in crisis situations

Possess good verbal and writing skills.

Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Supervise youth in all activities;

Maintain control of detained youth by giving directives, counseling and/or utilizing the appropriate level of verbal or physical de-escalation;

Write reports and prepare required records regarding incidents, youth movement and noteworthy information; and,

Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Complete all forms and other paperwork to comply with funding and licensing requirements.

Provide daily living and social skills training and development.

Teach life and independent living skills using individually designed service plans.

Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.

Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.

The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

Ensure the timely pick up of children entering foster care

Provide a safe environment for children while in transit

Provide on-time arrival for all transports

Monitor and document child’s behavior and activities while in transit

Exhibit a high level of courtesy and professionalism