GENERAL SUMMARY

Union Affiliation: Represented by Juvenile Home Employees Association, an Affiliate of the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) Union.

The purpose of this job is to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of youth detained in the juvenile home. Monitors residents' daily routine and attends treatment team meetings with families and court staff. Provides input on youth behavior, whether it be achievements or areas that need improvement. It utilizes a moral recognition therapy treatment method that the program is structured around.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and ensures the safety of resident(s) in detention and residential treatment programs; interacts with residents in both group and individual settings.
• Conducts admission procedures, including searching resident's property, documenting evidence, completing questionnaires with residents, strip searches, and reporting areas of concern to the Supervisor, Psychologist, and/or any other proper individual or agency.
• Coaches residents in activities to teach basic living and pro-social skills as well as the use of effective coping mechanisms and self-regulatory techniques.
• Maintains security of buildings and facilities; monitors security cameras.
• Provides assistance during school hours; monitors residents, aid teachers when necessary, and helps residents with schoolwork.
• Performs a wide range of service duties, including assisting in the kitchen, driving residents to appointments, running errands, and facilitating extra-curricular activities.
• Performs physical restraint techniques when residents have become a danger to themselves or others.
• Performs related work as required.