Youth Care Specialist 1

The Lincoln County Juvenile department is looking to add a Youth Care Specialist 1 to our Youth Tides team. This person will perform professional care and monitoring of youth activities in a multiple purpose Juvenile Shelter. This role is also responsible for monitoring daily activities of youth placed in the Facility and other programs and providing 24-hour intake duties for all referred youth during shift.

$23.44 - $26.38 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Supervise the daily activities of youth:

• Provide for the physical safety, nourishment, cleanliness, and supervision of all youth admitted.
• Maintain the overall upkeep of the facility and participates in meal preparation.
• Supervise and instruct youth in expected daily living, leisure, and work activities.
• Maintain discipline, order, respect for authority and desirable patterns of conduct.
• Ensure youth receive educational instruction and health care.
• Monitor facility diligently to ensure against youth misconduct, runaways, safety hazards, accidents, or fire.
• Promote a positive environment within the facility.
• Confront consequences and redirects youth in a positive manner using trauma-informed care principles or other evidence-based practices adopted by the department.
• Perform initial 24-hour intake screening duties for all youth referred during shift.
• Confer with Juvenile Probation Officers regarding detention decisions.
• Complete intake duties of all youth admitted to the facility.
• Transport youth as needed.

Complete intake forms and document youth activities:

• Complete documentation and forms regarding admission and releases.
• Report individual behavior and performance as observed.
• Report shift activities. Informs personnel on incoming shift of facility status.
• Maintain youth files according to department standards.

Inspect, clean, and monitor the facility:

• Inspect and ensures the facility is clean and equipment is in working order.

Report any needed repairs to supervisor.

• Instruct youth in proper housekeeping practices and maintenance of their living areas.

Attend staff training and meetings:

• Attend team or shift meetings.
• Maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI).
• Maintain required certifications for a Food Handlers license and First Aid & CPR.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

EXPERIENCE

Six months of experience in work dealing with youth, preferably in a group or correctional setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Food Handler’s Certificate; Certified in First Aid and CPR.

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

DESIRABLE

Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI).

• Knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems in youth. Knowledge of juvenile laws and Department of Human Services Administrative Rules in the State of Oregon.

• Secure the confidence and cooperation of facility staff, other agencies, public officials, and community.
• Physical capability to interact with others and intervene in possible physical disputes.
• Maintain proper control by anticipating and preventing acts of violence by youths admitted to the facility.
• Detain youth and utilize hand, waist, and leg restraints.
• Work as a team with coworkers in rotating shifts in a 24-hour facility.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.