ADOLESCENT SERVICES WORKER Part Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Overview The Adolescent Services Worker

provides direct care, supervision, and support to youth residing in the

County\'s juvenile detention center or shelter facility. Staff are

responsible for ensuring safety, fostering youth development, and

implementing program activities in compliance with Wisconsin D.C.F. 59

and DOC 346 State Statutes, as well as facility policies and procedures.

This role requires maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive

environment while consistently modeling positive behavior and upholding

professional standards. Essential Leadership Competencies Act with

Integrity & Build Trust Demonstrate respect, honesty, humility, and

maintain confidentiality. Drive for Results Set clear goals, hold self

and others accountable, and pursue continuous improvement. Develop

Talent & Foster Teamwork Encourage collaboration, support peers, and

leverage team strengths. Lead with Vision & Strategy Align daily work

with organizational goals and long-term objectives. Think Critically &

Adapt Apply sound judgment, flexibility, and effective problem-solving.

Build Effective Relationships Collaborate with youth, families,

colleagues, and community partners. Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence

Remain self-aware, manage emotions, and balance empathy with

Accountability. Essential Job Functions Conduct Youth Intake And

admission procedures, including documentation, legal paperwork, and

property inventory. Supervise and monitor youth during meals,

recreation, education, chores, and structured programming. Observe,

document, and report youth behaviors, concerns, and progress using case

management systems. Provide emotional support and teach self-regulation

and positive coping strategies. Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly

facility environment; assist with meals, laundry, and housekeeping.

Respond to emergencies with appropriate interventions, including crisis

management, evacuation, and CPR. Attend required trainings and meetings;

maintain compliance with all state and program requirements. Uphold

confidentiality and demonstrate professional, respectful communication

with youth, families, and staff. Physical Demands & Risk Exposure

Physical Demands: Regular walking, standing, bending, and lifting light

items; occasional lifting/dragging of youth during emergencies. Sensory

Demands: Near/far vision, active listening, and verbal communication

essential for supervision. Risk Exposure Categories: Direct exposure to

blood/body fluids during emergency interventions Indirect exposure while

assisting in related tasks No expected exposure during standard tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Adolescent Development

Typical/atypical growth, emotional and social development.

Trauma-Informed Care Impact of ACEs, abuse, and neglect on youth

behavior. Juvenile Justice System DOC 346, PREA standards, court

processes, and youth rights. Behavioral Management Positive

interventions, de-escalation, and crisis response. Cultural Competency

Respecting diversity of culture, race, gender identity, and

socioeconomic background. Safety & Security Emergency protocols,

searches, contraband prevention, and facility operations. Health &

Mental Health Awareness of common diagnoses, suicide risk, and

medication protocols. Case Management Accurate record-keeping, progress

notes, and incident documentation. Community Resources Education,

vocational, counseling, and re-entry supports. Skills Clear and

respectful communication with youth, families, and professionals.

Conflict resolution and mediation of disputes. Strong observation and

assessment skills to monitor risks and behavior. Crisis intervention

techniques, verbal and physical if necessary. Ability to build trusting

relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.

Group facilitation for structured activities and discussions.

Organization and time management to handle routines and documentation

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (probation, mental health,

education, law enforcement). Computer literacy for documentation and

Reporting. Abilities Maintain Professional Boundaries While Showing

empathy and fairness. Adapt to changing youth needs and facility

operations. Stay emotionally regulated in high-stress situations. Make

sound decisions quickly under pressure. Demonstrate physical stamina for

standing, walking, and emergency interventions. Enforce rules

consistently and fairly. Protect confidentiality and uphold ethical

standards. Encourage youth mentorship, growth, and goal-setting.

Identify risks and act with strong safety awareness. Training &

Experience Requirements High School Diploma Or GED Required. Preference

for post-secondary education in criminal justice, human services, or a

related field. Prior experience in juvenile justice, corrections, or

Human Services Preferred. Verification Of Prior Employment Required

under Wisconsin law. Availability to work varied shifts and remain

onsite for 816 hours. Completion of 160-hour Secure Detention Officer

Certification within the first year; must maintain annual 24-hour

recertification. Must pass reference checks, physical evaluation, drug

screen, and criminal background check (no felony convictions). Valid

driver\'s license with acceptable driving record. Per DOC 346.22(2)(d):

Officers of the same gender as the youth population must be on duty in

living areas. Finalists may be considered based on this bona fide

Occupational Qualification. Please Apply At

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\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

lacrossecounty.org/humanresources/employment-opportunities Other: We

will be accepting applications until this position is filled.