Youth Security Specialist II
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Hastings Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$25.75

Classification Salary Range:
$25.75 - $31.93

Job Posting:
JR2023-00001791 Youth Security Specialist II (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:
UNIQUE WORK OPPORTUNITY: Candidates will travel to YRTC-Kearney to work either 4 -10 hour days or 5 - 8 hour days to work with adolescent males.

Duties Include:
•Supervise youth in daily activities
•Document behavior
•Respond to crisis situations
•Serve as a role model to the youth.
•May be required to transport youth.
•Work requires physical stamina/strength, standing, walking, occasional lifting and the ability to physically intervene if needed.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

PREFERRED: Coursework/training in; social work, criminal justice, counseling and guidance, human development and the family, psychology, mental health care, education, social/behavioral sciences, human services or related area; OR Experience in: child or youth care, teaching, foster care delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families. Experience working with youth/adolescents strongly preferred.

Candidates will start their day at YRTC-Hastings and travel to YRTC-Kearney to work!!


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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