Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position offers a unique opportunity, a less conventional work schedule, and the ability to work with a supportive team. The Wyoming Boys’ School (WBS) is a secure facility providing adjudicated delinquent males ages 12-21 years with opportunities to make changes in their lives. Staff members provide supportive services focusing on psychological/emotional stability, educational, and physical development. Programs are specifically designed for youth to learn socially responsible values and life skills, restructure their critical thinking, and prepare for a successful transition back to their families and communities. This position provides supervision and monitoring of youth during the night shift (10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.) Worland is located within the Big Horn Basin along the Big Horn River in beautiful Northwestern Wyoming. Worland has easy access to the Big Horn Mountains to the west and the Wind River Mountains to the south, including the Wind River Canyon.
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
This position offers: **$1,000.00 Hiring Bonus** See notes section for eligibility
Human Resource Contact: judie.petersen3@wyo.gov or call 307-777-3547 / 307-287-2690
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Utilizes cameras and physical visual checks to monitor students while sleeping, maintaining these checks frequently.
- Documents unusual events.
- Monitors physical plant, focusing on safety issues.
- During morning hours, assists in preparing the students for cleaning, breakfast, hygiene, collecting urinalysis, physical training/educational group activities, and school.
- Provide support and assistance to students.
- Completes building & perimeter checks frequently.
- Promptly responds to emergencies or crises.
- Applies physical and non-physical intervention skills in crises where students are hostile, aggressive, and in danger of harming themselves, others, and/or property.
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a high school diploma and one year of work experience with the public or youth. However, anyone interested in an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth is encouraged to apply. The Wyoming Boys' School will provide training and mentorship to ensure that new team members have the resources and knowledge to succeed in this role.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of RIGHT RESPONSE principles.
- Knowledge of physical and non-physical intervention skills in crises.
- Skills in observation, basic report writing, and verbal/non-verbal communication.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- This position takes place in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations.
- Must remain awake and alert during shift.
- Must complete the mandatory State of Wyoming and Wyoming Boys' School Training.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Insurance and Retirement Benefits Package
- 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.
**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Accepting a full-time position
- One-time bonus of $1,000.00 - first installment of $500.00 paid on the last working day of your first month of employment, and the second installment of $500.00 paid after completion of six months of employment
- Failure to complete one year of service with Wyoming Boys' School will result in a full refund owed to DFS-Wyoming Boys' School from the next or final paycheck.
049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Boys' School
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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