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Juvenile Youth Specialist
full-time•Onondaga
About this role
The Juvenile Youth Counselor supports the daily care and treatment of juvenile adolescent males (ages 11-17) through assessment, goal setting, lesson planning, and planned and unplanned interventions. Coordinates and leads activities to support the treatment plans of individual youth.
Male Workers Really Needed due to the unique environment of being a male only facility.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours weekly with a schedule Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday. The position does come with full benefits (i.e. medical insurance, vision, dental, 4 weeks paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 401K and several other benefits. ). Medical is available the 1st of the month after working 30 days.
**Day shift position. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
**Evening shift position. 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. - There is a $ 1.00 per hour shift differential added to this shift
**Pay is $ 17.50 hourly
Must pass a pre-employment drug test (does not include marijuana) and a TB (Tuberculosis) skin test.
Education/Experience
- High school Diploma and 2 years working with youth.
- Bachelor’s or Associate's degree with 6 months working with youth.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
- Must be a person of good moral character who possesses the health, emotional stability, maturity and strength to carry out assigned duties.
- Display a positive attitude with youth and co-workers.
- Shows clear commitment and caring for youth placed in our program.
- Model a high level of professional standards in your own work.
- Works harmoniously and cooperatively with others to communicate all relevant information for effective decision-making.
- Is consistently on time and in attendance for all shifts.
- Ability to show sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Essential Functions
- Teaches and nurtures youth through providing direct interaction.
- Develops positive relationships with youth.
- Helps youth to develop & meet realistic short and long term goals.
- Demonstrates an ability to relate to youth and utilizes appropriate counseling strategies.
- Interacts with youth to role model appropriate behaviors, dress, demeanor, language and disciplined work ethic.
- Participates in team meetings to get a clear view of team objectives. Supports and follows through on team goals, objectives and decisions.
- Understands how to change and improve youth behavior through effective use of self, team members and creative use of programs and activities.
Travel Requirements
Travel may include transporting youth to appointments, home visits, and/or other off campus activities.
** The physical requirements of the position are attached for your reference
What you'll do
- The Juvenile Youth Specialist supports the daily care and treatment of juvenile adolescent males through assessment, goal setting, and interventions. They coordinate and lead activities to support individual treatment plans.
About Highfields Inc
Highfields, Inc. is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of children, youth and families through counseling and support services. Highfields began in 1962 as a residential program for at-risk boys and has since expanded to serve about 8,000 people in 13 mid-Michigan counties. We offer a large variety of counseling, training, intervention and support services. Our mission is to provide opportunities to children, youth and their families to be more responsible for their own lives and to strengthen their relationships with others. Our vision is to create a brighter future for children, youth, families and their communities.
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What does a Juvenile Youth Specialist do at Highfields Inc?
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The Juvenile Youth Specialist position at Highfields Inc is based in Onondaga, Michigan, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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