Posting number: 26-97, 26-98
Department: Youth Center - Detention
Job classification: Part-Time Secure Detention Counselor
Posting type: Open
Categories: Social Services
The part-time Secure Detention Counselor I works with alleged delinquent youths between the ages of 10-18 being served in the Secure Detention Division. The part time (SDC I) maintains the same job duties and responsibilities as the full time Secure Detention Counselors. This position is responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of youth. The part-time SDC I must adhere to the Child Protective Services Law, the Juvenile Act and the Department of Human Services state regulations. All work is performed under supervision. The SDC I part-time position is supervised by the Detention Supervisors.
Approximately 25-30 Hours Per Week Depending on Business Needs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
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