Title: Juvenile Detention Specialist 1

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Required Tasks
  • Responsible for the supervision and custodial care of a group of youths in the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
  • Participate in the care, guidance and recreation of resident youths.
  • Responsible for observing and following institutional policies, procedures and specific instructions for employees of higher classification, but they have latitude for independent actions in supervising youths.
  • Supervise and instruct youths in personal hygiene, housekeeping and special detail work within the institution.
  • Counsel delinquent youths on immediate behavioral problems as they arise.
  • Supervise meals and maintain records of activities and behavior of youths in their charge.
  • Report unusual incidents and all injuries to the Supervisor on duty.
  • Responsible for documentation of youth activities and behavior, maintaining housekeeping supplies and clothing and special detail work in the facility.
  • Responsible for the appropriate physical crisis intervention of youths during crisis moments.
  • Responsible for regularly checking email and other communications to stay abreast of updates and changes.
  • Cooperate with Family Independency Agency and internal investigations of alleged abuse.
  • Transport juveniles, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • An Associate Degree or 60 college credit hours; OR
  • A high school diploma or equivalent AND
  • 6 months of full-time paid experience in corrections, law enforcement, education, human services or social services, counseling or related field.
• Experience Requirements
  • Preferred:
  • One (1) year full-time paid experience in corrections, law enforcement, education, human services, or social services, counseling, or related field; AND Licensing
  • A valid State of Michigan Driver's license and an acceptable safe driving record.
    • Note: Candidates that do not have a Michigan License at the time of hire must obtain a license within the 6-month probationary period.
  • Special Conditions
  • Applicant MUST have or be able to obtain Central Registry Clearance and Child Protective Services clearance before hire annually thereafter.
  • Be willing to accept appointment to any one of the three shifts in any five-day work week schedule, Monday through Sunday, including holidays.
  • Accept mandatory overtime.
  • Have a medical examination when hired and annually or biannually thereafter.

Job Info

Job Identification: 363

Posting Date: 05/27/2025, 05:57 PM
Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI, 48211, US