Salary: $30.73 - $36.15 Hourly

Location : Jordan, MN

Job Type: Part Time-Benefits

Job Number: 2024-00038

Division: Health & Human Services Div Other

Department: Juvenile Alternative Facility (JAF)

Opening Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 000

Job Summary

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies within this classification for up to 6 months.

We are hiring 2 positions to work each work 20 hours per week. Position is benefit-eligible. The schedule consists of 2 regular overnight shifts per week with the possibility of more shifts.

Shift hours vary and may change due to the needs of service and staff availability. Shift hours vary to include evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays but must be able to work weekend and overnight shifts.

Performs skilled professional corrections work monitoring juvenile residents in a 24/7, non-secure detention/residential facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and implements gender specific therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, and well-being of resident through the principles of direct monitoring. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies. Work is performed primarily in an institutional setting.

Pay range shown is hiring range. Full range goes up to $90,236 with outstanding performance. Position will be open until filled.

Essential Duties

Maintains the security, safety, and well-being of juveniles, the facility, and the public in accordance with Minnesota Department of Corrections Chapter 2960 Rules governing all youth residential programs and the Federal PREA standards (Prison Rape Elimination Act). Follows Federal & State Statutes, Constitutional Standards, and Scott County policy and procedure.
Provides quality evidence based programming designed to meet the needs of youth, families, and the courts.
Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement each resident's specific case plan; coordinates, participates in, and supervises youth program activities and community service or restorative projects.
Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates correcting action with residents as warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; documents and reports all such incidents.
Monitors all program activities in the facility, communicates emergencies and alerts, controls movement of all persons in the facility, monitors the alarm system, answers phones, and controls keys.
Oversees, observes, and monitors resident behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of residents and staff; logs, records, and reports behaviors as observed.
Performs intakes and orients new residents, issues clothing, secures resident property, informs and educates residents on rules of conduct within the facility, completes all necessary screenings and directs resident to their living area.
Collects and maintains daily program activity data and resident follow-up. Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement the case plans.
Promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective staff and resident communication.
Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the intake/booking process.
Intervenes in emergency situations including assaultive behaviors, suicide attempts, and medical problems, by enforcing rules, following procedures, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and CPR as needed and authorized.
Transports residents and drives vehicles to/from court, medical appointments, other approved programming as needed in the performance of work responsibilities while maintaining security, control, and rules of conduct at all times.
Administers youth medication, monitors inventory of resident medications, orders, re-orders, transfers prescriptions, and distributes medication as prescribed and authorized; keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates.
Shares information with residents about programs and educational/social opportunities available at the facility; responds to the resident's questions, concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner.
Searches residents as required and in accordance with policy and law.
Ability to manage verbal and physical conflict/residents during altercations and/or to defend self and others.
Attends mandatory and other training annually to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the corrections field.
Keeps records, writes reports, recommends programs and plans, interprets court orders and related information, and performs a variety of data entry and documentation tasks.
Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Bachelors' degree within 6 months of hire and a valid driver's license at time of hire. Preference for experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment. Evidence Based Practices trainings (Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Skills Groups) are desirable. CPR and first aid certifications are desirable.

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check, pre-employment exam drug testing and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits: (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at

Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
Life Insurance
Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
Long-Term Disability
11 paid holidays annually
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

Short-Term Disability
Credit Union Membership
Deferred Compensation Plans
Minnesota Benefit Association
Vision Plan
Scott County Employees Association
Spirit of Scott
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Training Opportunities

Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets

01

Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:

No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D.
Less than 1 yr of college or technical school
1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
Associate's Degree
2 or more but less than 3 yrs college
3 or more but less than 4 yrs college
Bachelor's Degree (or will receive degree within six months)
Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
Master's Degree
Schooling beyond Master's level

02

Please indicate area of study:

Criminal Justice
Corrections
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work
Other related field
None of the above

03

If you selected Other related field, please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education):

04

Please select the answer that best describes your work experience (full-time equivalency) working with youth in a treatment, probation or corrections environment:

No Experience
Less than one year
1 to 3 years
3 - 5 years
5 or more years

05

Briefly describe the experience you listed above.

06

Please indicate with which programs or software you have intermediate level ability:

MS Word
MS Excel
JAIMS
CSTS
Other Programs/Software
No computer program or software experience

07

Do you have experience facilitating program groups?

08

If you indicated yes to the questions above, please indicate curriculum used.

09

Do you have experience writing any of the following documents? (Check all that apply)

Court Reports
Incident Reports
Discharge summaries
Daily Logs
None of the above

10

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

11

Are you bi- or multi- lingual?

12

We are a 24/7 facility and you may be scheduled to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays: would you be available to work these shifts?

13

Are you 21 years of age or older?

14

In what areas have you received training or certification? (Select all that apply)

Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Skills
CPI/Restrictive Procedures
CPR/First Aid
Gender Specific
Trauma Informed Care
None of the above

15

Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:

16

Do you have any prior experience working in an institutional setting?

17

Per PREA 115.317 have you ever been investigated for allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sexual abuse? If so were any of the claims investigated? Were the claims substantiated?

18

Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question