DESCRIPTION: The Adolescent Care Attendant is responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the Williams County Youth Assessment Center. Regular job duties include monitoring residents, conducting security checks, general housekeeping duties, and maintaining documentation. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintains the safety of the Adolescent Care Center facility and residents, including routine security checks and searches
Monitors for suicidal or combative residents and provides crisis intervention as required
Completes accurate daily activity logs and records regarding resident behavior, actions, medications, and activities
Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides for the daily needs of residents, such as meal service, laundry service, and medication administration
Organizes and participates in daily recreation activities geared towards residents
Schedules, assigns, and/or performs general housekeeping duties and supervises chores assigned to residents
Administers disciplinary action to residents as established by policy
Transports residents to court and other appointments as assigned
Attends required trainings, including First Aid and CPR
Assists with visitation arrangements and monitors resident telephone calls as needed
Liaises with law enforcement, caseworkers, court personnel, medical providers, schools, parents, and outside agencies regarding resident matters
Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and regulations governing the delivery of services to at-risk youth and assists staff in monitoring for compliance
Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code
Education, Experience and License/Certifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 21 years old
Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License or equivalent
Special Working Conditions:
Must provide 24/7 emergency on-call assistance as needed
Occasional extended shifts (up to 24 hours) based on department needs
Potential exposure to chemical cleaners, infectious diseases, and violent or rude/irate persons
Compensation: Compensation for this position starts at $20.85 and may vary depending on experience and training. Williams County offers a generous benefit package to all full time employees including paid sick and vacation leave, fully paid health/dental/vision insurance for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long-term disability insurance, supplemental insurance, fully funded retirement benefits to the ND Public Employee Retirement System (15.26%), and 11 paid holidays each year. To learn more about Williams County, please visit our website: www.williamsnd.com/departments/county-information/ Click on the following link to learn about our Community: http://community.willistonnd.com/ To obtain more information about living in Williston, visit https://livability.com/nd/williston/ All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference review. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.85 per hour Benefits: