Jobs in Lancaster, PA

About the role

Youth Care Workers are responsible for the direct daily care and supervision of the youth detained in the facility. This position is expected to exert a positive influence over detained youth through daily interaction.

What you'll bring

• In accordance with PA Code 3800-55h, applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
• Knowledge of basic institutional housekeeping.
• Knowledge of behaviors associated with detained youth
• Experience working with juveniles
• Good organizational skills.
• Dependable individual who is self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.
• Individual needs to be culturally competent
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer using common word processing, data entry and email software
• Ability to speak and write legibly and articulately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.