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Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.\nTo learn more about Macomb County benefits click here\nCLASSIFICATION TITLE:\nYouth SpecialistSALARY:\n$48,083.75 - $62,192.32DEPARTMENT:\nJuvenile Justice CenterOpening Date:\n10/20/2026Closing Date:\n11/04/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy\nEMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period\nCURRENT HOURS ANDSTARTINGTIME: Full-time (40 hours per week) position. Thestartingtime for this position varies based upon days, afternoons or midnights shifts.\nGENERAL SUMMARY:\nProvides care, safety and security of residents at the Juvenile Justice Center. Assists in the implementation of programs and work assignments. Observes and reports information relevant to residents’ behavior.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssists in the implementation of programs designated by the Director.\nEnsures that assigned residents are appropriately dressed, fed and that all work assignments are completed in a timely manner.\nControls or physically manages residents engaged in violent or disruptive behavior that weigh in excess of one hundred (100) pounds.\nOversees, referees, demonstrates and supervises various activities, including recreational activities and work assignments.\nObserves and reports information relevant to residents’ behavior.\nEnters case information into a computerized software system and generates reports as directed.\nWorks mandatory overtime as directed.\nMay transport residents to various locations for services.\nOperates an automobile to perform job functions.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nRequired Education and Experience\nPossession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)\n\nPreferred Education and Experience\nAn Associate Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited college or university\n\nPrevious experience working with adolescent youth\n\nRequired Licenses or Certifications\nPossession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel\n\nCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:\nKnowledge of:\nHuman behavior\n\nIndividual differences of ability, personality and differences\n\nPotential behavior problems of children\n\nBasic computer skills, including Microsoft Word\n\nPrinciples and processes for providing customer service\n\nSkill in:\nActive listening\n\nCritical thinking\n\nJudgment and decision making\n\nSocial perceptiveness\n\nService orientation\n\nAbility to:\nProvide direction to residents in the completion of assigned tasks\n\nCommunicate clearly\n\nResolve conflict between residents\n\nRecognize and anticipate behavior and potential problems within the unit\n\nAssist children with daily living and recreational activities and to effectively role-model, teach, and counsel children to encourage appropriate behavior while maintaining professional boundaries\n\nWork in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign\n\nEffectively speak, write and understand the English language\n\nUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructions\n\nAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files\n\nMaintain the confidentiality of information\n\nWork independently\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:\nThe work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.\nN/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously\nWork Environment\nOffice or similar indoor environment: F/C\nOutdoor environment: O\nStreet environment (near moving traffic): N/S\nConstruction site: N/S\nConfined space: N/S\nExposures\nIndividuals who are hostile or irate: F/C\nIndividuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C\nExtreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S\nExtreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S\nCommunicable diseases: O\nMoving mechanical parts: N/S\nFumes or airborne particles: N/S\nToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S\nLoud noises (85+ decibels): N/S\nBlood Borne Pathogens: F/C\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nN/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously\nDemand:\nBalancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S\nBending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O\nClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S\nCrawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S\nDigging: N/S\nDriving on sealed and unsealed roads: O\nGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O\nKneeling to work at low levels: N/S\nManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C\nLeg/Foot Movement: F/C\nLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below): F/C\nOver 100 pounds: F/C\nPush / Pull objects away from or towards the body: F/C\nReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O\nSitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C\nStanding in an upright position without movement: F/C\nWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C\nRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O\nGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS:\nComplies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.\nThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.\nFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.\nThe Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) bargaining unit represents this position. 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