•  Monitors the behavior and participates with youths during meals, recreation, sleep periods, chores or other designated times to maintain proper order, discipline, safety and well being.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed by treatment plans and reports medical condition of clients to nurses.
• Completes and monitors reports and logs such as emergency shelter care unit, visitation unit, medical, vehicle, staff, and various other reports or logs.
• Implements and monitors prescribed treatment programs or routines.
• Reviews requests for Placement Services and provides recommendations
• to supervisor.
• Provides orientation and training for new staff.
• Insures standards of health and safety are maintained by monitoring status of clients and by inspecting facilities and recommending or implementing corrective actions.
• Performs Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) crisis intervention, counseling or physical restraint.
• Transports clients using assigned county vehicle as required.
• Performs Child Care Supervisor duties as required.
• Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; and

Three years of experience working with youths as a counselor, recreational leader, or instructor or as a care provider to emotionally, mentally or physically disabled youths; and

Possession of a valid Driver License.

OR

An Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 9 semester hours in a Social or Behavioral Science or in  Education; and

Two years of experience working with youths as a counselor, recreational leader, or instructor or as a care provider to emotionally, mentally or physically disabled youths; and

Possession of a valid Driver License.

OR

A four year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a Social or Behavioral Science or in Education; and

One year of experience working with youths as a counselor, recreational leader, or instructor or as a care provider to emotionally, mentally or physically disabled youths; and

Possession of a valid Driver License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

OPEN AND CLOSED RECRUITMENTS:  We are running concurrent Closed (Internal) and Open recruitments. Internal candidates on a closed eligibility list must be considered first, prior to a selection being made from the open eligibility list. To be considered for the same classification under Open recruitment, internal candidates must also apply under the open recruitment process.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE:  The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County.  They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

EXAMINATION: Applicants will be competitively rated on the basis of their training and experience.