Elkhart County

Youth Specialist I-Juvenile Detention-Court Services


PayCompetitive
LocationGoshen/Indiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 586
    • Position Type:
      Public Safety/ Youth Specialist I

    • Date Posted:
      3/22/2022

    • Location:
      Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

    • Date Available:
      03/22/2022

    • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

    • High school graduate or equivalent.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or human service delivery preferred.
    • Must obtain proper certifications within first 6 months of employment and maintain those certifications
    • Valid Drivers’ License
    • Hepatitis B Vaccine Eligible
    • Pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical exam required
    • ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

      YOUTH SPECIALIST I – JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

      DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services

      HIRING RANGE: Morning Shift-$22.13-$24.60/hour based on education and position related experience. Evening/Midnight Shift-$23.13-$25.60/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 year

      BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; Free Health Clinic; Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

      POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

      HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: 40 hours/week (Schedule to be determined)

      LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Correctional Complex

      TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)


      JOB SUMMARY:

      The Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Care Specialist to join their dynamic team. This position will be responsible for providing direct care supervision and program services to all residents. This position will also be responsible for meeting the safety/security and emotional needs of all residents.

      JOB REQUIREMENTS:
      • High school graduate or equivalent.
      • Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or human service delivery preferred.
      • Must obtain proper certifications within first 6 months of employment and maintain those certifications
      • Valid Drivers’ License
      • Hepatitis B Vaccine Eligible
      • Pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical exam required


      Elkhart County Human Resources
      117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
      Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
      APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

      Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer


  • About the company

      Elkhart County is a county in the US state of Indiana.