JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 4-DORM GROUP LEADER

Salary : $3,991.87 - $6,758.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 403SCY-221374-GOL
Department: Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202
The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a strong, steady, and mission-driven Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 - Dorm Group Leader to help lead daily operations and support youth growth in a structured, therapeutic environment. This is a leadership role for someone who can stay calm under pressure, set clear expectations, and model professionalism while guiding youth through their daily routines.

As a Dorm Group Leader, you'll be the anchor of the dorm - the person youth and staff rely on for consistency, safety, and direction. If you're motivated by meaningful work, committed to accountability and compassion, and ready to make a real impact every day, this role offers a powerful opportunity to lead with purpose.

Minimum Qualifications


Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus:

Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR

Two years of experience in Probation and Parole.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.

Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Oversee shift operations, manage daily supervision tasks, respond to crises, and ensure searches and safety procedures are completed correctly.
• Conduct dorm and facility rounds; supervise youth during transitions, recreation, meals, and school; and help maintain cleanliness and order.
• Follow all OJJ policies and treatment standards while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Maintain professionalism, communicate effectively with staff and youth, and apply emergency interventions when needed.
• Complete logs, reports, and documentation accurately and on time; escort youth on and off campus as required.
• Perform safety checks, pat-downs, dorm searches, sanitation tasks, and facility counts per policy.
• Support Behavior Intervention Unit operations, supervise meals and medication distribution, and maintain order in dining areas.

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full-time, probational

Compensation: The Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,842.40 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.


* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.


If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
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01


Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes
• No

03


If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
04


Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

05


If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
06


Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

• Yes
• No

07


If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
08


Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

• Yes
• No

09


If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.
10


Do you possess a High School diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

11


If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained.IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job postin

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

12


Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question