Corrections Youth Care Worker

BACKGROUND:

Prairie Lakes Youth Programs (PLYP) is located in Willmar, Minnesota and is a children’s residential facility licensed by the Department of Corrections for males and females ages 10-21. Our programs include a juvenile detention center, juvenile residential corrections program, non-secure program, boys group home, and girls group home.

In our facilities, we meet our youth where they are at- supporting through individualization with our continuum of services. We provide a therapeutic and cultural approach with art, pet therapy, substance use disorder treatment, cultural & diverse connections, spiritual resources, and more- all while healing trauma with safety and security. At PLYP, we have ignited youth dignity since 1991.

Currently we have a few different positions open.

• Full time and part time PM (evening)shifts
• Part time awake night watch shifts
• Part time fill in positions.
• All positions include an every other weekend.

Must be 21 years old or enrolled in college for a related field and must have a valid drivers license to be considered.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this corrections work, our staff help youth, make a difference in their lives through providing the safety, security, and care for youth in custody or placement, staff monitor youth well-being by conducting well-being checks, staff supervise youth in school settings and assist with activities & programming, staff complete daily documentation, and perform other related duties as assigned.

PLYP employees continue to work with an above-and-beyond approach in all that we do with dignity, ensuring compliance and best practices within our specified targeted youth population and guiding our youth within our trauma-minded, culturally sensitive, and department of corrections programs. These duties will be completed as a part of our team through supporting youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Participates in providing for the custody, safety, security, and wellbeing of youth
• Maintains order ensuring sight and sound supervision of youth, monitoring all movement of youth within the program, and maintaining orderly conduct of youth and visitors
• Assists teachers in classrooms with supervision, behavior management, and orderly movement of youth
• Coordinate educational activities and learning opportunities for youth on non-school days
• Responsible to assist in the training and orientation of new employees
• Inspects living units to locate contraband and to report on conditions affecting the health and safety of the youth
• Conducts security/perimeter checks and youth headcounts
• Complete wellness checks on youth in accordance with state law and PLYP policy, frequently checks on youth deemed to be special risks
• Provides guidance and instruction to youth by participating in daily activities with the youth.
• To role model leadership, teach communication skills, boundary setting skills, life skills, how to take accountability, problem solving skills, and how to take correction
• Lead, supervise and direct youth in activities designed to promote pro-social interactions and intellectual stimulation such as recreation time, leisure activities, groups, and program obligations utilizing a trauma informed care treatment modality
• Make sure all youth attend necessary appointments, therapy/treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and other scheduled activities. A valid driver's license is required
• Provide for the care of youth including meals/snacks and healthcare, supply youth with clean clothing and hygiene items
• Distribute medication to youth as prescribed by their medical teams
• Effectively communication with youth, co-workers, administration, parents and professionals. (Examples: Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, Social Workers)
• Observe, record and report behaviors, health symptoms, and other significant issues with youth
• Assist with laundry, clerical and cleaning tasks as needed and assigned
• Assume the responsibility of being a mandated reporter by Minnesota State Law
• Follows all applicable regulations and standards regarding program requirements and assigned duties
• Follows all applicable regulations and standards in accordance with 2960
• Conduct self in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner
• Other job duties as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed at PLYP properties. Secure, Non-Secure, Boys Group Home, and Girls Group Home
• Subject to standing, bending, walking, reaching, kneeling, crouching
• Ability to walk up and down flights of stairs
• Lifting objects, at times over 50 pounds
• Ability to learn and use de-escalation and proper restraint procedures (Controlled Force MACH)
• Potential to work with non-compliant youth
• Employees are required to work a rotation of weekends and holidays

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to remain positive during times of adversity and difficult situations
• Remain calm in high stress situations
• Outstanding time management
• Coordinate and implement multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions
• Confidence, integrity, and honesty
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Dependable and committed to showing up and working
• Willingness to work other assigned shifts and overtime when needed
• Proficient with Microsoft suites, strong typing and documenting skills
• Rule 2960 understanding
• Safety and security mindset
• Perform all work in a culturally responsive manner consistent with PLYP’s way of belonging and inclusivity

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• At least 21 years of age at the time of employment start
• Successfully complete required background check
• Successfully complete Mantoux testing
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license

BENEFITS:

• Inexpensive health, dental, vision, insurance options
• Health Savings Account with PLYP contributions
• Life Insurance
• PERA Corrections Pension with PLYP contributions
• PTO (Paid vacation, sick, compensation)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual allowance for PLYP clothing
• 10 Paid Holidays at double time

CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description, responsibilities and duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees within this job classification, only a representative summary of the primary responsibilities and duties; and is subject to change following notification to employees

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Projected Total Compensation: $22.30 - $27.25 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27