Resident Care Specialist

Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs
Tecumseh, OK
Category Human Resources
Job Description
The Resident Care Specialist position at the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, provides direct care, supervision, and security to adjudicated youth in the custody of the juvenile justice system. This role involves providing paraprofessional guidance, counseling, and interventions to manage aggressive behaviors, documentation, and monitoring resident behavior. The position emphasizes creating pathways for success through prevention and treatment.

Requirements

  • Statutory requirements of OAC 377 (age 21, high school diploma or equivalent).
  • Completion of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university or one year of security experience.
  • Willingness to perform travel and be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

  • Generous state paid benefit allowance
  • Insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • Student Loan repayment options
  • Employee discounts
  • Longevity Bonus
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