State of Idaho - Nampa, ID

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Nampa, ID
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Rehabilitation Technician position at the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections involves providing rehabilitative therapeutic services to delinquent youth and supervising them in a living unit. The role is designed for individuals who are enthusiastic and compassionate, aiming to make a positive impact on the lives of youth. The position requires attendance at a two-week POST academy for training, which is paid by the department. Candidates can also apply for the Rehabilitation Technician Trainee position if they do not meet the full qualifications for the Technician role.

Responsibilities

  • Implements treatment strategies developed by the treatment team
  • Conducts drug and alcohol and social skills training
  • Provides individual and group counseling
  • Integrates daily activities with treatment goals
  • Encourages and motivates youth
  • Acts as a role model for appropriate conduct and decision making
  • Provides input for the development of treatment strategies
  • Implements established intervention methods and facilitates problem-solving sessions by youth
  • Supervises youth to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures
  • Oversees free time and recreational activities to encourage positive group interaction
  • Plans and leads special recreational and educational activities
  • Assists youth with homework
  • Intervenes in confrontations between youth to protect against injury or harassment
  • Provides orientation to youth about policies, procedures, and expectations
  • Reports accidents, changes in health, or other emergencies to nursing staff or security
  • Provides first aid
  • Monitors personal hygiene of youth
  • Assigns and supervises housekeeping duties to maintain sanitary living conditions
  • Performs routine cleaning duties
  • Transports offenders to other facilities, outside appointments, work or community service activities
  • May search for runaways
  • May supervise youth in community service projects
  • May supervise and assist in the evaluation of job coaches
  • Logs observations of group and individual behavior
  • Charts treatment progress
  • Maintains records and prepares reports

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months of working knowledge pertaining to individual and group behavior of youth
  • Minimum 6 months of working knowledge of instilling values and motivating youth in learning positive life skills
  • Experience using a personal computer to enter, retrieve and edit information
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Hold a current and valid driver's license in your state of residence
  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • No felony convictions or certain misdemeanors as specified by POST standards
  • Willingness to deal with violence, harassment, threats, verbal abuse, and perform physical interventions as necessary
  • Physical requirements: no hearing, sight, or physical limitations that would prevent performance of duties

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working with youth in a recreational or educational setting
  • Knowledge of therapeutic techniques for youth rehabilitation
  • Ability to work in high-stress environments
  • Certification in CPR

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement system
  • Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
  • Eleven paid holidays in a year
  • Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Multiple saving plans-optional 401k and 457 plans
  • Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • State and Department Wellness Programs
  • Ongoing training opportunities
  • Potential flexible work schedule
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