Base: $38,179; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified
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