Resident Care Specialist

State of Oklahoma

Tecumseh, Oklahoma, US
Base: rcs i $19.23ph; rcs ii $21.63ph; bonus: $5,0...
Direct care and supervision of at-risk youth
Custody and security enforcement
Crisis intervention and behavior management
The Office of Juvenile Affairs seeks a Resident Care Specialist to provide care, custody, and security for at-risk youth at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center

Job Summary

  • The Office of Juvenile Affairs seeks a Resident Care Specialist to provide care, custody, and security for at-risk youth at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center.
  • Employees receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a $6,000 continuous service bonus, and an additional $2.50/hour shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts.
  • This safety-sensitive position requires passing a background check, fingerprints, drug screening, and adhering to strict zero-tolerance policies regarding marijuana use.

Matching Summary

The Office of Juvenile Affairs seeks a Resident Care Specialist to provide care, custody, and security for at-risk youth at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center.

Salary

Base: RCS I $19.23/hr; RCS II $21.63/hr; Bonus: $5,000 sign-on; $6,000 continuous service; Shift Differential: +$2.50/hr

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct care and supervision of at-risk youth
  • Custody and security enforcement
  • Crisis intervention and behavior management
  • 24-hour shift work availability
  • Valid Oklahoma driver's license required
  • Physical handling of unruly residents

Nice-to-have

  • Previous juvenile security experience
  • Paraprofessional counseling skills
  • Resilience and hope-centered mindset
  • Empathic verbal communication
  • Group leadership experience

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (RCS I)
  • 30 semester hours or one year security experience (RCS II)
  • Minimum age of 21 years
  • Valid Oklahoma driver's license
  • Pass background check, fingerprints, and drug screening
  • Willingness to be on-call 24/7

Work Rights

Must have valid Oklahoma driver's license; US citizenship not explicitly stated but implied by state agency role

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