Youth Development Specialist
Core
Facilitate, engage, and support youth in residential detention facilities through daily activities, mentorship, crisis intervention, and treatment planning to promote positive behavioral development and rehabilitation.
Role type
Youth Development Specialist (Residential Detention)
Builds
Safe and rehabilitative environment for detained minors
Domain
Juvenile justice / Youth detention / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, behavior management, group facilitation, conflict resolution, treatment plan implementation, observation and reporting, vehicle operation
Preferred skills
Experience in juvenile justice, mental health, counseling, or community organizing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Facilitate daily routines and activities for detained youth; Mentor and guide youth individually and in groups; Address conflicts using verbal and physical de-escalation techniques; Develop individualized treatment and safety plans; Observe and record youth behavior; Drive transport vehicles for youth
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC