Youth Care Professional

Hinds County Tax Assessors Off

Henley, US
Base: $31,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Maintain safety of detainees
Conduct facility checks
Process youth entering center
Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor

Job Summary

  • Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor.
  • Maintains the safety of detainees at all times, conducts regular checks of facilities, maintains calm and order in facility and conducts cell searches and strip searches as necessary.
  • Process youth entering the Juvenile Justice Center, complete appropriate forms and related paperwork and issues clothing and personal hygiene supplies to detainees as appropriate.

Matching Summary

Incumbents initially perform routine duties assigned to positions in this series and work under the supervision of the Detention Supervisor.

Salary

Base: $31,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain safety of detainees
  • Conduct facility checks
  • Process youth entering center
  • Restrain youth as necessary
  • Supervise youth during visiting hours

Nice-to-have

  • Calm and order in facility
  • Housekeeping duties for youth
  • Contact parents of detained youth

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or High school diploma
  • Previous corrections/juvenile experience
  • Valid Mississippi driver's license
  • Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol Testing

Work Rights

Not specified

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