Job Information
Multi County Juvenile Attention System OMJST Youth Leader 2 ( Corrections Officer ) OMJST in New Philadelphia, Ohio
T-108-4
Job Title: Youth Leader 2 ( Corrections Officer )
Worksite Location: two separate locations in New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
Number of Openings: 2
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JOB SUMMARY
Provides security and supervision to delinquent youth. Also serve as the authority figure and role model to the youth. Teach enrichment skills and provide guidance and support to the youth. Work with the courts to enforce each specific plan for the youth. Will be required to restrain at times and training will be provided for that.
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Works in an open setting, secured treatment, or detention facility for troubled youths being court-placed for unruly, delinquent, dependent, neglected, and abused children. Monitors, coaches and directs resident behavior and activities. Employee works on an assigned shift in a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week facility, which shift may vary depending upon the needs of the facility.
When assigned to an open setting (group home or Children's Residential Center), Staff provide a structured living environment and prepares youth for successful integration into society and independent living. Staff shall provide supervision within sight or sound of the child pursuant to the level of supervision specified in the child's service plan. Staff will serve as part of the treatment team and will help to develop the service plans and ensure implementation of these plans. Staff will also utilize the intervention strategies listed in the service plan on an individual basis to provide appropriate treatment.
When assigned to secured treatment, Staff teach youths to assume accountability and responsibility for actions and maintain responsibility for assisting in the development and implementation of treatment plans. Staff participates in group planning processes and provides intervention as specified in treatment plans. Teaches student problem solving, living skills, anger management, and self-control through one-on-one intervention and through group treatment processes. Assesses students' progress.
When assigned to a detention facility, works with youth pending hearing and disposition by the court, or post disposition as set by the Judge and strives to focus youth toward responsible behavior.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.
30% - Teaches youth to assume accountability and responsibility for actions and encourages development of self-esteem. Assists youth in dealing with peer and societal pressures, and familial issues. Guides youth in developing school, home, and social skills, and assists in formulating objectives.
Knowledge of: facility program rules; policy; laws related to open setting; security precautions; basic psychology and human nature; societal and familial issues; and group dynamics.
Ability to: