Position Overview:

Woodfield Detention Intake Specialists are responsible for processing of all youth admitted to the facility.

Position Qualifications:

A Bachelors Degree OR A high School diploma or GED equivalency is required and minimum of two years experience working with youth. Detention or Security Experience Preferred. Bi-lingual preferred. Demonstrates strong de-escalation skills and a trauma informed approach. Has demonstrated an understanding of The Children’s Village Values as presented in pre-employment training. Ability to put into practice all techniques Safe Crisis Management (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client’s rights and safety. Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.