Youth Care Specialist

Reno County, Kansas • Hutchinson, KS

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About The Position

Youth Care Specialist - Various Shifts Available Do you have a passion for working with children? This could be the place for you! Reno County Mission : We serve the community through effective leadership and innovation to enhance the quality of life in Reno County. Reno County Values : Professionalism, Ownership, Service, Integrity, Teamwork Work where we have a strong team culture! County employees work together across departments to solve challenges and improve services. The supportive, team-oriented environment fosters innovation and pride in service. See our benefit highlights here . Please complete a job application on our job portal at www.renocountyks.gov/Job-Openings. This position will have variable hours and will work every other weekend. Job Purpose and Objectives: Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors. This is done through supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people. Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility. Responsibilities will include maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Attend required training sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements relative to the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for the youth to learn socially acceptable behaviors.
• Supervision of the youth and teaching new ways of dealing with situations and people.
• Provide physical, medical, and emotional care to the youth while they are in the facility.
• Maintaining proper supervision, interpersonal relations, and public social skills.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED