1 YOUTH LEADER SPECIALIST III, ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Job in St. Louis, MO
22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri is Hiring a YOUTH LEADER SPECIALIST III, ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR Near St. Louis, MO
Youth Leader Specialist III (Assistant Supervisor)
The 22nd Judicial Circuit-Juvenile Division seeks applicants for a Youth Leader Specialist IIII
(Assistant Supervisor). Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or
University in Social Science, Administration of Justice, Corrections or related field; or 5 years of
relevant experience in child care in a residential setting or other secure setting. Previous
experience in employee supervision is preferred. Must be a minimum of twenty-one years of age.
Employees in this position are required to give permission on an annual basis for the insurance
company to run a driver’s license record, as employees may have to transport a juvenile on an
occasional basis. Youth Leader Specialist employees that do not drive or that are not approved
for driving the court van, will still be required to transport juveniles on an occasional basis, to
accompany the driver. Starting salary is $49,894. Position is eligible for Public Service Loan
Forgiveness.
As an employer, the Court cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort
to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the Court offers a generous benefits package
that includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 6 weeks of Paid Time Off
the first year (3 weeks sick/3 weeks vacation), 13 paid holidays, no-cost retirement plan with
vesting after 5 years, paid life insurance as well as short-and long-term disability.
Please email resumes to: stlyls.resumes@courts.mo.gov See www.stlcitycircuitcourt.com and
click on Employment Opportunities for complete job description. EOE
TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF MISSOURI
JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Detention (320)
CLASS TITLE: Youth Leader Specialist III (Assistant Supervisor)
STARTING SALARY: $49,894
REPORTS TO: Watch Supervisor (YLS-IV)
CLASS DEFINITION: Under daily supervision of the Watch Supervisor (YLS-IV). The Youth
Leader Specialist III is a specialist in juvenile detention. Primary responsibilities include provide
unit coverage when needed, assist supervising youth leader staff, assure adequate staff coverage
in the absence of the watch supervisor, enforce the rules, policies/procedures of the Family Court
– Juvenile Detention Center, ensure safety/security of the Detention Center in a trauma informed
setting. Work in conjunction with detention and court leaders to help coordinate and improve the
care of youth, utilize trauma informed principals and oversee the admissions and releases of
detainees. Requires shift work on an assigned shift and at times, as needed for coverage on other
shifts. Assumes the responsibility of the Detention Center in the absence of the Superintendent,
Assistant Superintendent and Watch Supervisor. Requires performing duties in a secure
institutional setting subject to constant video surveillance for purposes of security and the welfare
of the detained youth.
The Detention Center is a temporary holding facility for the Family Court. This position does not
include casework planning or case work counseling responsibilities. The YLS staff are scheduled
to work an 8.25-hour work day and are on duty and paid during the youth meal periods. An unpaid
meal period is not scheduled in the work day and the YLS are allowed to eat with the youth at no
cost. However, a YLS may request to add a half to a full hour to their work day for an unpaid lunch
period if they desire a separate lunch period. The YLS will get two fifteen-minute breaks (20
minutes when coverage permits) per day where they are away from the youth and can eat their
own meals during that time. Personal food is never eaten in front of the youth.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assist in the scheduling and supervision of the Youth Leader Specialist I/II staff as well as
- Actively participate in the supervisor’s watch change conferences.
- Fills in for Youth Leader Specialists on the Units if needed to assure appropriate unit
- In the absence of the Watch Supervisor, assist with daily payroll/time sheet review and
approval for any and all YLS I-II staff assigned to the shift including per performance staff.
- Prompt communication of personnel matters in consultation with the Watch Supervisor
- In the absence of the Watch Supervisor ensures any work-related injury to assigned staff
is properly documented in accordance with Court procedure and reported to the necessary
parties
- Ensure staff are following Court policy and procedures, the Detention Operations Manual,
the Unit Reference Guide, PREA standards, Missouri Standards for the Operation of a
Juvenile Detention Center, etc., as applicable.
- Ensures compliance with procedures by staff and youth, including PREA guidelines.
- Provide Unit coverage as needed to include being responsible for all of the duties
- Assist the watch supervisor in approving unit logs, incident reports, level point sheets and
other logs and forms as assigned
- Works with the Program Coordinator and Detention Activity Aide to ensure detention
- Understands appropriate interventions with youth as defined by best practices, detention
with youth. Assists in training staff on these interventions, how to administer them, and
monitors their use.
- Works collaboratively with the Psychological Services Unit and receive input and direction
on the implementation of behavior interventions and mental health care needs of youth.
Proactively communicates behavioral observations of youth and any concerns as they
arise with the Psychological Service Unit.
- Works in harmony with the Medical Unit and receives input and direction to ensure medical
- Inspects the residential units regularly and works in harmony with the Housekeeping Unit
chores are being completed.
- Complete quarterly reports and quarterly conferences on all staff assigned to the watch,
attendance, work performance and training.
- Assist the Watch Supervisor in monitoring YLS to ensure they satisfy the required 24 hours
of job-related training each fiscal year, including maintaining current certifications in Adult
CPR, 1st Aid, CPI, APS, and EVS and attend annual Suicide Awareness training.
- Assist the Watch Supervisor in supervising the staff to conduct thorough unit contraband
checks throughout the watch, announced and unannounced.
- Assists the Watch Supervisor in training and orienting all staff in regulating Progressive
procedure, and Detention Operations Manual.
- Enter information into the Court’s case management and data collection systems as
needed.
- Conduct and participate in periodic meetings with the Superintendent’s staff.
- Supervise response team as needed and restrain youth as needed using approved
to staff as a part of the restraint review process.
- Receive referrals from the police department and follow Intake protocols when Intake staff
- Facilitate phone and video conference calls for youth with defense counsel and parents.
- Regular and prompt attendance is considered an essential function of this position.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
ability to enforce rules, discipline and order in a consistent and equitable manner without
using unnecessary force. Must be certified in Adult CPR, 1st Aid, and APS and trained in
Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Should have knowledge of best practices for youth
care, trauma informed care, supervision techniques, the Juvenile Code and the Missouri
Supreme Court Rules.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a Bachelor's
Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Science, Administration of
Justice, Corrections or related field; or 5 years of relevant experience in child care in a
residential setting or other secure setting. Previous experience in employee supervision
is preferred. Must be a minimum of twenty-one years of age. Employees in this position
are required to give permission on an annual basis for the insurance company to run a
driver’s license record, as employees may have to transport a juvenile on an occasional
basis. Youth Leader Specialist employees that do not drive or that are not approved for
driving the court van, will still be required to transport juveniles on an occasional basis, to
accompany the driver.
November 14, 2023
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Job Summary
Full Time
$59k-76k (estimate)
01/18/2024
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