Youth Worker I
Crittenden, KY Crittenden, KY Full-time Full-time 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Advertisement Closes 10/19/2023 (8:
00 PM EDT) 23-08798 Youth Worker I Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.
68 Locality Premium - $2.
64 per hour Shift Premium - $2.
13 per hour between 3:
00 p.
m.
and 11:
00 p.
m.
Shift Premium - $1.
13 per hour between 11:
01 p.
m.
and 6:
59 a.
m.
Weekend Premium - $2.
13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.
13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 40.
0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Juvenile Justice Location Northern Kentucky Youth Development Center 15600 Turner Road Crittenden, KY 41030 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth.
While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible.
We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), please visit:
https:
//djj.
ky.
gov This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect.
This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline.
Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.
; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
Should be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.
This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks virtual training, and one week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE Substitute EDUCATION for
Experience:
NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.
):
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
https:
//djj.
ky.
gov/Pages/index.
aspx Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility, or community office setting.
May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.
111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Martin Strouse at email protected or 859-356-3172.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
00 PM EDT) 23-08798 Youth Worker I Pay Grade 10 Salary $39,127.
68 Locality Premium - $2.
64 per hour Shift Premium - $2.
13 per hour between 3:
00 p.
m.
and 11:
00 p.
m.
Shift Premium - $1.
13 per hour between 11:
01 p.
m.
and 6:
59 a.
m.
Weekend Premium - $2.
13 per hour Holiday Premium - $2.
13 per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 40.
0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Juvenile Justice Location Northern Kentucky Youth Development Center 15600 Turner Road Crittenden, KY 41030 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth.
While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible.
We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), please visit:
https:
//djj.
ky.
gov This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect.
This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline.
Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains custody and control of juveniles in a custodial security setting.
At beginning level, supervises and monitors activities of DJJ juveniles; assists juveniles in interpersonal skill development.
Escorts juveniles between various institutional areas.
Takes appropriate action during emergencies to prevent escapes and suppress disorder.
Maintains shift logs on juvenile's activities and notifies supervisors of issues; completes incident reports as needed; assists juveniles in complaint procedures.
Performs counts and/or wellness checks for juveniles.
Monitors individuals entering and leaving institutional grounds.
Maintains approved physical restraint technique certifications as required by DJJ policies.
Provides support services for routine maintenance, etc.
; checks premises and ensures safety of juveniles; attends staff meetings, case conferences and trainings.
Should be able to exert physical effort in the proper restraint of residents based on behavior.
May perform other physical efforts in assisting youth with recreational and work related projects.
This position is deemed essential and has been designated for mandatory operations by the Appointing Authority; therefore, the incumbent is not eligible for Adverse Weather Leave.
May be required to work overtime and any shift as needed and directed.
Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks virtual training, and one week ACT (Aikido Certified Training) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky).
Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE Substitute EDUCATION for
Experience:
NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.
):
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.
Must successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy within six months of employment.
https:
//djj.
ky.
gov/Pages/index.
aspx Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions Typically works in a day treatment, group home, or residential facility, or community office setting.
May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services.
Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.
111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Martin Strouse at email protected or 859-356-3172.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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