Youth Support Specialist

Hinds County Tax Assessors Off

Base: $38,179; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Daily monitoring of resident conduct and safety
Weekly individual and group counseling sessions
Crisis intervention and emergency response
The Hinds County Tax Assessors Office is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to oversee and support juvenile residents in a detention setting. The role involves direct interaction with youth, facilitating programs, and ensuring their safety and well-being while collaborating with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning, implementing, and supervising programs for residents and their families within a juvenile detention center.
  • Employees must provide weekly individual counseling and two group sessions while managing crisis interventions and emergencies.
  • The position requires maintaining complete case files, coordinating with mental health professionals, and advocating for residents during court proceedings.

Matching Summary

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The Hinds County Tax Assessors Office is seeking a Youth Support Specialist to oversee and support juvenile residents in a detention setting. The role involves direct interaction with youth, facilitating programs, and ensuring their safety and well-being while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Salary

Base: $38,179; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily monitoring of resident conduct and safety
  • Weekly individual and group counseling sessions
  • Crisis intervention and emergency response
  • Maintaining accurate resident case files
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in juvenile justice field
  • Strong advocacy skills for youth
  • Ability to coordinate special visits
  • Effective communication with families
  • Participation in court hearings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field
  • At least two years of experience in juvenile detention
  • At least two years of full-time counseling, screening, or case management of juveniles
  • Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Testing required

Work Rights

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