Detention Youth Care Specialists-Male Designated [292020]

Department: Juvenile Detention Date Posted: 10/14/25
Male Designated [292020]

Salary: Starting at $19.53

Type of Regular Full-Time  Regular Part-Time  Part-Time  Temporary/On-call 
Employment:

WHERE TO APPLY:
1) If a current employee: Sign into “County Connect” https://saginawcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/CountyConnect and

under the “Employee Resources” tab, select “Job Postings.” Click the “Select One” button and utilize the dropdown
selection to choose the posting. Click “Apply” and complete the electronic application.

2) Scan the QR code
3) Select “Apply Online” at Saginaw County Job Postings;
4) Complete a “Printable Application” and return by:

• Mail: Personnel Division of the Administrator’s Office

Saginaw County Governmental Center
111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602

• Fax: 989-790-5566
  

Deadline to apply: November 3, 2025

Saginaw County is a drug-free workplace as such individuals must successfully pass a pre-employment
drug screen (marijuana is included) and pre-employment physical.

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General Definition of Work:
Performs human support work providing basic needs and insuring safety and security of delinquent youth housed in
County detention facilities and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate
supervision of assigned personnel.

Essential Functions:
• Responsible for safety, security, environment, and needs of residents during shift. Supervises residents in all activities

such as housekeeping, getting ready for school, recreation, during meals, and socialization. Supervises resident’s
hygiene and teaches self-care.

• Provides general counseling and assists residents in solving personal problems. Assists residents in getting along with

others and learning self-esteem in a detention environment by one on one and group discussions.

• Performs security checks and observes various areas and residents for adherence to rules. May have to break up fights

or arguments and physically restrain unruly residents. Escorts residents to and from other areas such as school, nurse,
caseworker, psychologist, or lawyer.

• Plans, implements and supervises recreational and social activities for both individual and group in residents' living

areas, gym, or outside. Observes residents during recreation; assists in activities and maintains an orderly situation.

• Writes behavior logs, incident reports, informational reports to be passed on to staff, and memos to supervisor.

• Responsible for maintaining clean work area and removing trash.

• Facilitate religious services and visitation days by setting up chairs, TVs, etc.

• Cleans resident rooms if damaged or flooded, sanitizes and cleans bedding and clothing used in the facility by

residents, treats residents with lice, scabies, etc.

• May transport youth to hospital, physician, dentist, psychologist, etc.
  

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: Moderate (1 years) experience in juvenile court or child care facility, or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Special Requirements:

✓ Obtain CPR & First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire.
✓ Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Training upon hire.
✓ Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.

Perks of Working for Saginaw County
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefits package to its eligible employees.

Health/Dental/Vision; Defined Contribution (401a) qualified retirement plan with employer contribution, if employee puts money into
a 457 account the County will match up to 2%; Short-Term Disability insurance; Health Care Savings Plan to cover expenses in

retirement, with employer contributions; County paid life insurance; 14 paid holidays per year, accrue up to 72 hours of Earned Sick
Time in a fiscal year, accrue PTO; employee perks program to help with discounts; discount at the YMCA of Saginaw; and competitive

wages.