C. Position Requirements:
Education / Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with youth in an organized group activity.
• Candidates with less than one year of previous experience will be required to complete additional training to understand the behavior associated with this population and how to work most effectively with the population.
Other Requirements:
• Required to be at least 21 years of age or older. Age of employee is dependent on the ages of the youth at individual programs.
• Required to possess a valid state ID or driver's license in the state where the work site is located. If the use of a company vehicle or the transportation of youth is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position, only a valid driver’s license will be accepted.
• Required to respond to the facility with minimal notification for emergency response or operational support.
• Required to remain on assigned shift until proper relief is present.
• Required to intervene with individuals engaged in a physical altercation or attempting self-harm, physically prevent an escape, and/or offer immediate pursuit of an escaped youth.