· Serves as youth’s supervisor with responsibility for the safety, personal conduct, and care of the youth, providing therapeutic interventions.
· Maintains security in buildings, grounds, and other posts; intervenes during emergencies or crisis situations.
· Supervises, counsels and redirect residents according to facility policy and procedures.
· Supervises movement of youth inside and outside the facility; takes periodic counts of youth.
· Monitors youth during recreational and various activities; (i.e., educational studies, independent living, religious etc.), and conducts inspections
for health and safety hazards.
· Interacts critically and constructively with other staff members to develop and implement successful intervention techniques.
· Develops effective relationships with youth, co-workers, and team members.
· Assists youth with their personal issues and refers issues to the group in accordance with the principles of the program.
· Observes and keeps staff informed daily of significant behavioral conditions known about an individual and/or the group.
· Assists in preparing reports regarding each youth’s adjustment and progress.
· Prepares log entries and reports in a timely manner.
· Escorts and/or transports youth to predetermined locations.
· Exercises judgment and discretion in the performance of duties within departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
· Weekend and evening shifts
· Performs other related work as assigned.