Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 16 hours ago
Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist I, Northeast Region - CONTINUOUS
United States-Massachusetts-Middleton - 33 Gregory Street
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking dedicated individuals for the role of Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist I within the Department of Youth Services. This position involves working directly with juvenile justice-involved youth in a locked residential facility, ensuring their safety and security while helping them develop essential life skills for re-entry into the community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Observe—Monitor the conduct and behavior of youth and take appropriate action as trained to prevent disturbances or self-harm and ensure the safety of staff and youth in compliance with established policies, regulations, and procedures
Collaborate as part of a team—Oversee, supervise, and provide advocacy, guidance, encouragement, and support to the youth in their daily activities, which include classrooms and afternoon leisure/sports, mealtime, hygiene, and clinical sessions
Serve as a role model—Assist youth in developing coping, social, and life skills while providing guidance and support through daily interactions to facilitate their re-entry into the community
Maintain a safe and secure environment- Complete required program security measures, including but not limited to supervision rounds, head counts, indoor and outdoor security checks, and searches of youth and visitors
Qualification
Required
Minimum Age Requirement: 21 Years
Capacity to establish a rapport with youth and staff from different ethnic, cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
Capability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency and/or dangerous situations while remaining calm
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and nights
Ability to take direction and work under the supervision and direction of a senior staff member
Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment
Upon hire, incumbents shall be required to complete and maintain a valid certification in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid
Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits
Company
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