Youth Services Aide 2024

Job title:

Youth Services Aide 2024

Company

State of Wyoming

Job description

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Girls’ School (WGS) is a therapeutic and educational facility for the treatment of court-ordered delinquent girls ages 12-21 years. The mission of the Wyoming Girls School is to provide therapeutic and educational services for the development and treatment of girls in a safe, nurturing, and trauma-responsive community. This position provides supervision and monitoring of youth during the night shift (10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.).The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Retirement investment options with employer contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability and more with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Utilizes cameras and physical visual checks to monitor students while they are sleeping, maintaining these checks on a frequent basis.
• Documents unusual events.
• Monitors physical plant, focusing on safety issues.
• During morning hours, assists in preparing the students for cleaning, breakfast, hygiene, collecting urinalysis and physical training/educational group activities, and school.
• Provides support and assistance to students.
• Completes building & perimeter checks on a frequent basis.
• Promptly responds to emergency or crisis situations.
• Applies physical and non-physical intervention skills in crisis situations where students are hostile, aggressive, and in danger of harming themselves, others, and/or property.

QualificationsPREFERENCES:Preference may be given to applicants with a high school diploma, plus one year of work experience with the public or youth.KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of MANDT principles.
• Knowledge of physical and non-physical intervention skills in crisis situations.
• Skills in observation, basic report writing, and verbal/non-verbal communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:High School DiplomaExperience:0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services)OREducation & Experience Substitution:1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services)Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Necessary Special Requirements:

• This position takes place in a potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations.
• Must remain awake and alert during shift.
• Must complete the mandatory State of Wyoming and Wyoming Girls’ School Training.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, Including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information049-Department of Family Services – Wyoming Girls’ School – Support ServicesClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL:The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!to learn more!01(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate’s Degree
• Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
• Master’s Degree
• Master’s Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03(SOYS03) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Youth Services? Experience definition: (Experience in the care, guidance or treatment of persons with behavioral, mental, social or educational problems; or work experience in the care, guidance or treatment of persons with behavioral, mental, social or educational problems, interactions with the public or children, or in community based youth programs or the Military.)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04Please describe your work experience in Youth Services.05(PREA Questions) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?

• Yes
• No

06(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging , or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?

• Yes
• No

07(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?

• Yes
• No

08(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09(A1) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus10(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.11(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veterans’ preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran – DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

Expected salary

$17.01 per hour

Location

Sheridan, WY

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 02:16:05 GMT

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