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Juvenile Detention Specialist - Dedicated to our youth!
APPLY ONLINE https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities AND ATTACH COVER LETTER & RESUME
POSTING CLOSES JULY 28, 2021
THIS POSITION Is responsible for providing direct supervision, direction and guidance of delinquent youth in a secure facility; security and safety of the residents and staff as well as meeting the needs of the individual and of the group through counseling, training, education. NOTE: This position is required to work non-traditional, flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays and variable shifts, including nights. Final candidates will complete skills testing. Applicants must interview in person at the Juvenile Detention Center in Coeur d Alene.
$18.60 + $.50 per hour shift differential
Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement.
Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (2021 nicotine free rate). View our entire benefits package.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
40 hours of paid vacation after 6 months of full-time employment
This position is required to work non-traditional, flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays and variable shifts including nights.
View the full job description https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcgov/classspecs/1052364?keywords=juvenile%20detention%20spec&pagetype=classSpecifications
DO YOU QUALIFY?
Are you able to attend an interview in person at the Juvenile Detention Center?
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling or Psychology or a closely related field with related experience and/or training?
Do you possess or have the ability to possess Idaho P.O.S.T. certification, CPR and First Aid Certification, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel certification and Aikido Control Technique certification?
Do you possess or have the ability to possess a driver’s license and be insurable?
Are you able to pass skills assessments for: Writing/Essay/Skills/Spelling/Grammar/Math/Word/Excel/Outlook?
IS THIS POSITION A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?
Must be able to work varying shifts?
Are you passionate about serving our area youth?
Are you able to provide direct supervision and guidance through supportive encouragement and instruction?
Are you able to use equipment related to providing safe and secure transportation and environments?
Do you have the ability to deal with persons who may be potentially violent and high risk?
Can you prepare written reports and assessments for the judicial system, treatment providers and other agencies as well as conducting informal investigations, writing reports and testifying in court?
Are you able to perform as a first responder to emergency situations and evacuations?
APPLY ONLINE at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities. In order to be considered attach cover letter, resume and ALL WORK HISTORY for the last 10 years minimum to the online application. Must successfully pass skills assessment and the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug testing, the facility’s pre-employment written and psychological examination, and meet entrance requirements for P.O.S.T. Must be available to interview in person at the Juvenile Detention Center in Coeur d Alene.
EOE / Vets Preference / Drug Free Workplace
