Salary: $22.48 HourlyLocation : West Chester, PAJob Type: Part TimeJob Number: 00664Department: Youth CenterDivision: Chester County Youth CenterOpening Date: 06/21/2024Closing Date: ContinuousWeekly Hours: 16Shift: variesSummary Detention/Shelter: The Youth Center Officer provides direct supervision to the Shelter and Detention residents in order to ensure their health, safety and well-being.Security Control: The Youth Center Officer is also required to maintain the safety and security of the building and parking lots through visual observations in the control Center. This job requires the following documents to be obtained, reviewed as acceptable by the supervisor and re-obtained every five years: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Criminal History.A person in this position is expected to demonstrate the system of care practice model, which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. This system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals. A criminal background check is required.Due to the shift hours of this position (12:00 AM to 8:00 AM), the Youth Center Officer shall be the same gender as the Youth Center residents for whom he or she cares and supervises.Essential Duties
- Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities:Detention/Shelter
- Provide supervision, structure and control of the residents throughout their daily activities.
- Provide counseling and mentoring.
- Completion of all State Mandated documentation in a timely manner.
- 24-hour facility that requires all individuals to be flexible and committed to working all shifts, including weekends and holidaysSecurity Control
- Monitor security cameras to ensure safety and security.
- Monitor all visitor access.
- Monitor and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaks and security breaches.
- Assist Supervisor with troubleshooting all security and maintenance concerns.
- 24-hour facility that requires all individuals to be flexible and committed to working all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceQualifications / Requirements:
- Associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Working knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Child Protective Services Act, the Juvenile Act andTitle 55-3800 regulations.
- General knowledge of the County of Chester's policies and procedures.
- Safe Crisis Management certified.
- CPR and first aid certified.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
- Ability to work extended hours, as necessary.
- Strong professional ethics.
Additional Information Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy. Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
- Basic Word skills
- Basic Excel skills
- Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
- Basic Internet skills (for research purposes)
01 Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
02 Please indicate which of the following best represents your education level
- No college credits
- Some college less than 60 credits in total
- No degree, but 60 credits or more
- An associate's degree or better
Required Question