Youth Security Specialist II - YRTC-Hastings at State of Nebraska in Hastings, Nebraska

Job Description:

Description
What we can offer you:

• Stable Employment Opportunity


• Career Development and Learning


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan


• 13 Paid Holidays


• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits


• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization


• Flexible Schedules


• Shift differential for qualifying shifts

DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability marital status, or genetics


Hiring rate of position: $22.00/per hour plus shift differential (Plus $3.00/per hour for every hour worked at the facility)


Location: YRTC-Hastings 4200 West Second St. Hastings, NE 68901


Schedule: 2:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
Examples of Work
1) Monitors the safety and security of the youth at all times by: completing scheduled unit walks, intervening during emergency/crisis situations using the Handle with Care system, maintaining professional boundaries to provide a therapeutic environment for youth during interactions instructing, orienting and assisting toward individual and program goals.


2) Administers medication, CPR, first aid; takes and records vital signs as needed; responsible for cleaning Med Room and stocking supplies.


3) Documents nightly and all significant incidents per policy.


4) Regularly inspects the unit for maintenance problems; responsible for numerous housekeeping duties and numerous office duties.


5) Stocks units, linen rooms and supply rooms, and oversees the delivery of dirty laundry to be picked up, responsible for laundering and securing of State clothes.


6) Responsible for regular and consistent hand-off communication between shifts; per policy interprets, communicates, monitors and enforces standards, program rules and unit guideline
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent and valid drivers' license.


PREFERRED: Coursework/training in: social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, mental health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, human services or related area: OR Experience in child or youth care, teaching, foster care, delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families. Apply Now