Job Description

Salary

$17.01 Hourly

Location

Worland, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-02937

Department

Department Of Family Services

Division

Wyoming Boys School

Opening Date

12/03/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

SOYS03

Description and Functions

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Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position offers a unique opportunity, a less conventional work schedule, and the ability to work with a supportive team. Within the assigned dormitory and during active programming hours (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM), this position is responsible for providing supervision, safety, and security for adjudicated male youth ages 12-21 in a juvenile correctional setting. Duties include offering guidance, mentorship, and support; implementing appropriate correction and behavioral interventions; teaching and modeling positive skills; and coordinating daily services and activities to ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.

Preference may be given to applicants with at least one year of work experience with youth services. However, anyone interested in an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth is encouraged to apply. The Boys' School will provide training and mentorship to ensure that new team members have the resources and knowledge to succeed in this role. Working for the State of Wyoming it offers more than a paycheck.



The State of Wyoming compensation package includes:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE

!

Worland is a place where adventure, wide-open landscapes, and rich history come together. Known for its stunning geology and fascinating archaeological sites, Worland invites explorers of all kinds. Whether you're ATVing through rugged terrain, camping under expansive night skies, hunting or fishing in pristine wilderness, uncovering ancient fossils, or spending a day boating on peaceful waters, there's no shortage of ways to experience the outdoors.



Wyoming is also one of nine states with no state income tax, making life here not only beautiful, but practical.



This position offers:

$1,000.00 Hiring Bonus See notes section for eligibility

Human Resource Contact:

judie.petersen3@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Utilizes cameras and physical visual checks to monitor students while sleeping, maintaining these checks frequently. Documents unusual events. Monitors physical plant, focusing on safety issues. During morning hours, assists in preparing the students for cleaning, breakfast, hygiene, physical training/educational group activities, and school. Provide support and assistance to students. Completes building & perimeter checks frequently. Promptly responds to emergencies or crises. Applies physical and non-physical intervention skills in crises where students are hostile, aggressive, and in danger of harming themselves, others, and/or property.

Qualifications

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PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a high school diploma and one year of work experience with the public or youth. However, anyone interested in an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth is encouraged to apply.

The Wyoming Boys' School will provide training and mentorship to ensure that new team members have the resources and knowledge to succeed in this role.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of RIGHT RESPONSE principles. Knowledge of physical and non-physical intervention skills in crises. Skills in observation, basic report writing, and verbal/non-verbal communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

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PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position takes place in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations. Must remain awake and alert during shift. Must complete the mandatory State of Wyoming and Wyoming Boys' School Training.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt Insurance and Retirement Benefits Package All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

*Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
+ Accepting a full-time position
+ One-time bonus of $1,000.00 - first installment of $500.00 paid on the last working day of your first month of employment, and the second installment of $500.00 paid after completion of six months of employment
+ Failure to complete one year of service with Wyoming Boys' School will result in a full refund owed to DFS-Wyoming Boys' School from the next or final paycheck.

Supplemental Information

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049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Boys' School



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