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Juvenile Detention Specialist

Pay: $21.48/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Monroe, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$40,458 / year median in Michigan

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Juvenile Detention Specialist Job Type:

Full Time Monroe, MI Monroe County Sheriff's Office Salary:

$21.48 To $21.48

Hourly Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Shift Supervisor, closely provides direct supervision of youth to promote a safe, secure, humane, and therapeutic environment. Guides, directs and counsels youth through daily activities. Addresses and redirects youth exhibiting interpersonal conflicts and behavioral problems through the facility's behavioral management programming model.

Essential Functions:

Performs security checks of residents, living areas, and other areas of the facility to ensure security and to detect possible contraband or dangerous items. Takes necessary action to address any related issue, and documents information according to policy and procedure. Administers behavior management programs to address youth behavioral issues. Supervises and directs structured and leisure activities including educational programming, recreational activities, gym events, meal times, tutoring sessions and court appearances. Responsible for instructing and supervising activities related to bathing/showering, personal hygiene, and cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain physical cleanliness and hygienic conditions of the Youth Center. Documents youth behaviors, actions or unusual incidents daily using observation stats, incident reports, daily log entries and related documentation as needed.

Requirements:

Minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited college in the field of Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related Human Service field. Pass a pre-employment chug screen and background check including but not limited to state/national criminal history check, DHS central registry check and professional references. Possession of a valid driver's license.

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