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Youth Program Specialist II - YRTC-K

Kearney, NE, USFull-time$28k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Supervise male youth (ages 14-19) in a correctional facility, ensuring safety, documenting behavior, and participating in rehabilitation programming.

Role type

Youth Program Specialist (correctional/behavioral health)

Builds

Rehabilitation programs and safe environments for adjudicated youth

Domain

Juvenile justice / Behavioral health

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Crisis intervention, physical stamina/strength, documentation, role modeling, transportation, medication administration

Preferred skills

Social work, criminal justice, counseling, psychology, experience with youth/adolescents, teaching, foster care

Technologies

myAvatar, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Supervise youth in daily activities, document behavior, respond to crisis situations, serve as a role model, transport youth, perform light housekeeping, administer medication, participate in programming plans

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level