Casual Youth Specialist

Join Our Team at Calhoun County Government! At Calhoun County, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day by serving our community. Whether you’re supporting essential services, improving local systems, or helping residents thrive, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where people are valued for their ideas and dedication to public service. If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, we invite you to explore opportunities with Calhoun County Government. Summary Under the general direction of the Assistant Youth Center Director or designated supervisory personnel, provides direct care supervision to residents of the Youth Center. Assists in providing a safe, secure environment and implementing treatment programs. Calhoun County is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace that provides an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all employees and the public it serves. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Provides direct care supervision of residents and assists in providing input on resident’s behaviors and planning, and follows plans in carrying out daily activities. • Works as a member of a team, attending team meetings to provide input on resident behaviors and planning. • Prepares documentation of residents behaviors and actions daily, using point sheets, observation notes in resident log book, incident reports, shift change notes, resident files, and related documentation. • Provides informal one-on-one counseling to assist residents in decision-making. Discusses various matters of concern with youths and serves as an empathetic listener on topics such as family problems, court hearings, homework, and general interpersonal relationships. Refers residents to mental health professionals for consultation when appropriate. • Supervises resident’s daily hygienic procedures and related activities; to include distributing clothing, personal need items, supervising daily hygienic procedures and related activities. • Organizes and participates in recreational activities, such as arts/crafts, games, gym events, outdoor activities, and other activities. May develop and teach additional programs with approval of CCYC administrators. • Transports, escorts, and monitors residents to appointments, court hearings, visitations, etc. • Performs and assists with intakes of residents to gather information, searches residents for contraband, assesses resident’s potential for suicide and health concerns, and provides orientations for residents on CCYC program rules and materials. Conducts admission procedures for new residents and updates census and status reports. • Assists teachers, trainers, and volunteers by serving as an aide in the classroom and dealing with disciplinary matters as necessary. Assists residents with their classroom work, homework, and studying as necessary. • Instructs and supervises the residents in the performance of daily housekeeping chores and cleaning duties. Performs laundry duties and various other housekeeping duties. • Assists with the management of the token economy, behavior management or modification techniques, and other strategies in accordance with approved training, individual treatment plans, and policies and procedures. • Intervenes when necessary in crisis situations in accordance with policy and procedures for physical and mechanical restraints, room confinements, or other appropriate action. Submits information to Shift Supervisor/Director on more serious disciplinary actions. • Understands and identifies stages of group development and can modify group management strategies accordingly. • Supervises Youth Center residents