Juvenile Supervision Officer

Job Title

Juvenile Detention Position

Summary

Please ensure that you fill out this DPS criminal background check permission form (you must open this in internet explorer to digitally sign). All that is needed is your name, signature, and the date. You will need to attach this to your application. CRIMINAL CHECKS CAN NOT BE RUN WITHOUT THIS FORM AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. Juvenile's and Staffs safety, health, and general welfare are of primary concern. Guides, directs, supervises, and counsels juveniles on their behavior and attitudes. This position handles all aspects of admitting juveniles into the Justice Center. Also completes all aspects of the intake process, including, but not limited to, pat downs, strip searches and paperwork; while supervising all activities of the Juveniles. This includes: serving of meals, cleaning facility, and indoor/outdoor activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of residents in all areas of therapeutic programming.
• Staff should be proficient in the English language and able to put essential communications into written form.
• Receive and screen youth from juvenile court and all approved law enforcement agencies and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Prevent or reduce the likelihood of escape through ability to control manipulative, aggressive or violent behavior.
• Administer medication and record on appropriate forms.
• Complete all daily reports and assignments
• Document youth behavior and progress
• Communicate through proper channels with internal and external customers including parents, outside providers, professional, and other department personnel.
• Adhere to all Juvenile Services Policies and Procedures and State TJJD standards and ethics at all times.
• Ability to work and shift/schedule assigned by the director or designee
• Work as part of the detention team
• Maintain appropriate training and certification in accordance with departmental and TJJD standards.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required. Must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule.

Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience

All staff must have dependable transportation and a telephone/cell phone in the event Culver needs to contact them. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum: High School Graduate or its equivalent is required. Must be at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. Direct child care or aggressive youth care a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Ability

Operate computers; read and understand manuals, instructions. and documents; write reports; administer CPR; manage aggressive behavior in juveniles as per Handle With Care training; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and juveniles. Knowledge of BCJJC's Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as TJJD Standards to ensure compliance. Must have and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and proof of vehicle insurance. Must be able to maintain non-violent restraint, first aid, and CPR certifications.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, write or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend, crouch, and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift up to 20 pounds such as, stacks of records, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to control violent behavior with non-violent physical restraint techniques is needed.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate to loud and outdoor activities in all climates and weather are needed.

Benefits

At Midland County, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to building a strong community. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees have access to competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through TCDRS with employer matching, paid holidays and paid time off, and income protection benefits such as life and disability insurance. Additional resources include telehealth services, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and optional supplemental coverage for added peace of mind. Our goal is to provide benefits that help employees and their families stay healthy, plan for the future, and thrive both at work and at home.