Job Description

Job Summary

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Join our dedicated team helping youth grow beyond their challenges and guiding them toward brighter futures. As a Safety & Security Worker at our Youth Development Care Center, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for youth in the facility, while also modeling positive behaviors and life skills.



Our new Youth Development Care Center located in Caledonia, WI is a modern, thoughtfully designed facility that reflects our commitment to rehabilitation and safety for both youth and staff.


Shifts:
1st shift: 7am-3pm
2nd shift: 3pm-11pm ($2.00/hr. shift premium)
3rd shift: 11pm-7am(Please note: All shifts may not be available at the time of recruitment. Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift)

Key Responsibilities

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Supervise and care for youth in a secure environment Model positive behavior, redirect negative conduct, and de-escalate conflict Ensure physical and emotional safety of youth and staff Respond to incidents with professionalism and composure, using approved crisis intervention methods Provide for youth basic needs including meals, hygiene items, bedding, and medical support Maintain cleanliness and order within the facility Conduct safety checks, room inspections, and contraband searches Maintain accurate records: behavior logs, medication administration, incident reports, etc. Refer youth to appropriate mental health and medical services as needed Attend required staff meetings and ongoing training Operate facility equipment (electronic surveillance, radios, laundry, etc.)

Supervision Received

Receives supervision from a Safety & Security Coordinator and Safety & Security Supervisor.

Qualifications

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High school diploma or GED equivalency At least 21 years of age No disqualifying criminal convictions Ability to pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check and drug screening Prior experience working with youth preferred Must maintain residential phone availability Pass certification in the use of a self contained breathing apparatus Successfully complete the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board "Secure Detention Officer" training (184 hours) during your first year of employment and annual re-certification, which includes rescuing youth in case of fire or disaster, including pulling deadweight (using two-person carrying method, with 35-55 lb. breathing apparatus on back, carrying 120 lb. dummy). Prompt and regular attendance is required

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

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Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior Calm, compassionate and firm communication skills Strong computer and recordkeeping skills Ability to model accountability, respect and consistency

Working Conditions

Facial hair must be neatly trimmed and well-groomed Required to wear a designated uniform (uniform policy) Employee is required to carry a portable radio and handcuffs Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Physical Requirements

Continuous (67% - 100% of work day) feeling, talking, hearing and far, near, color, peripheral vision. Frequent (34% - 66% of work day) standing, walking, sitting, bending/twisting, reaching, lifting objects weighing 1-20 pounds and carrying objects weighing 1-10 pounds. Occasional (1% - 33% of work day) stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing using legs and feet, lifting objects weighing 21-80 pounds, carrying objects weighing 11-20 pounds, pushing/pulling objects weighing 1-20 pounds or 11-40 pounds on wheels.

If you are committed to safety, youth development and being a steady, positive influence in the lives of others...Apply today!



This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions etc. present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kind of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty