SOYSO6-2024-00645-Youth Services Specialist II-Sheridan

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SOYSO6-2024-00645-Youth Services Specialist II-Sheridan

Salary

$22.63 Hourly

Location

Sheridan, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-00645

Department

049-Wyoming Girls' School

Opening Date

04/17/2024

Description and Functions




Open Until Filled


GENERAL 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, during active programming hours (12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.), will provide supervision, safety, security, advice, counsel, correction, teaching, direction, and coordination of all services required.

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:  alicia.glover@wyo.gov


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

 
  • As a member of the residents' dorm team, communicate, document, and assess the changing individual needs of each resident, including families and the public.
  • Within the scope of facility policy, facility structure, and position duties, this position has the authority to make decisions regarding general program/activity adjustments and changes to resident program status.
  • Provide advice, teaching, and direction to residents assigned to the dorm.
  • Assess behavior and recommend interventions to the counseling and senior staff.
  • Determine and assess youth progress within the program and documents using incident reports.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and motivate students during general daily activities and ensure youth participate and meet the requirements of all program components they are responsible for completing.
  • Manage and supervise residents' general daily activities.
  • Participate in youth accountability and disciplinary processes.
  • Manage crisis situations in compliance with current certification in the crisis management system and the policies, and promptly respond to all emergency or crisis situations as needed.
  • Safely and securely transport residents on/off-campus for activities and work projects.
  • Explain agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to new residents during intake to the dormitory.
  • Support the educational department in assuring students have an opportunity to complete assignments.
  • Support and ensure residents are receiving access to services that benefit their emotional stability and development.
  • Assist residents with medications.
  • Provide leadership to a unit through disciplinary actions, setting standards and guidelines, and ensuring academic support is provided, and all medical issues are attended to.

Qualifications


KNOWLEDGE:

 

  • Knowledge of facility policy/procedures
  • Knowledge of safety/security procedures
  • Knowledge of Mandt principles
  • Knowledge of physical and non-physical intervention skills in crisis situations


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 
Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Social Services)
 
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Specialist
 
OR
 
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Specialist
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements


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 Information


049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Girls' School - Support Services

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

 
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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!

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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
(SOYS06) 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 two (2) years of relevant experience.
  • Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
05
(PREA Question) 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
(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
10
(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.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
State of Wyoming
Address
See Human Resource Contact Information in the
General Description Section for questions RE Post
Statewide, Wyoming, 82002