Temp/Seasonal Juvenile Supervision Officer I

Posting number: 14.03255

Department: Juvenile Services

Job classification: JS_Juvenile Supervision Officer I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Corrections, Community and Social Services

Summary

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor, responsible for providing direct care supervision to youth in pre- and post-adjudication facilities using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Supervision. This is a temporary/seasonal position, and is restricted to a maximum of 130 calendar days per year.

Examples of duties

• Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
• Maintains daily focus on the department’s service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
• Supervises and redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
• Oversees the daily activities of residents (i.e. education, physical education, group activities, hygiene, housekeeping chores, meals, visitations, etc.)
• Conducts and/or coordinates social casework activities
• Performs intake, admission, and release of residents and completes all necessary paperwork
• Completes all daily documentation reports, including youth behavior and progress reports
• Operates departmental and personal vehicles to transport residents as needed
• Maintains a clean and safe living environment in designated facility
• Readily complies with departmental / countywide policies and Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards
• All other duties as assigned
• The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position     

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)
• Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 

• Maximum security facility behind locked doors
• Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

IRREGULAR HOURS 

• Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours, sometimes on short notice
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200
• Not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION
Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid driver's license

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First aid certification
• Handle with Care certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of experience working with youth (i.e.  teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse