Juvenile Care Worker - Yellowstone County, MT : Job Details

Salary: $24.58 Hourly Location : BILLINGS, MT 59101 Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 202500349 Department: Youth Service Center Opening Date: 08/18/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: NON Description The Ted Lechner Youth Services Center provides pre-trial detention for youth who have been incarcerated in a restrictive housing environment, separated by temporary housing for youth in a non-restrictive shelter care environment. Performs routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of youth who have been placed in a secure detention and shelter care by enforcing rules, maintaining order, and monitoring activities. To view complete job description, please follow link below:Examples of Duties

• Supervision of youth in a restrictive detention environment and shelter care facility;
• Conduct intake interviews of youth and document youth behaviors and emotional status;
• Provides basic care and supervision to youth;
• Monitors and assesses the behavioral and emotional characteristics of referred youth and provides additional supervision to prevent self-harm as needed;
• Regularly communicates orally, and in writing, any changes to youth, to all members of the youth care facility.

Minimum QualificationsEducation/Experience/Training:

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; or
• Associate degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or closely related field; and two (2) years' experience working with youth in crisis.
• A combination of education, training, and experience totaling four (4) years in a closely related field will be considered.

Certifications:

• Valid Montana driver's license;
• CPR certification (within 6 months);
• CPI certification (within 6 months).

Supplemental Information This position is responsible for the supervision and guidance of youth residing in both the youth detention and shelter care facilities. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Juvenile Care Supervisor, but nature of work allows an employee in this class to exercise critical thinking and decision-making skills. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with the youth under their supervision as well as the Juvenile Care Supervisor, the Youth Services Program Director and other program personnel. Supervision is exercised over several youth on an assigned shift. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefits
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• State of Montana PERS retirement
• Vision plan coverage
• 457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plans
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Education assistance program
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Weight Management program
• Annual wellness screenings
• Paid holidays
• 12-days sick leave per year
• 3-weeks' vacation your first year!

Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page. 01 Are you 21 years old or older?Due to licensing requirements for this position, candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old to apply.

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Conviction is not an automatic bar to employment for most County positions. Under MCA 7-32-2104, a felony conviction is an automatic bar to employment for positions within the Sheriff's Office.

• Yes
• No

04 If you answered yes to the question above, what was the felony conviction and date? Required Question