Organization

Pay

$18.97

Pay Frequency

Hourly

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau (Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice), and established policies and guidelines, the Court Services Field Specialist provides transportation and escorts mechanically restrained and unrestrained youth from the Detention Home to court and other approved locations.

Job Description

Safety-Sensitive Position: Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8

All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

*3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON THE 12:PM TO 9:00PM SHIFT WITH DIFFERING DAYS OFF*

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                                                    

• Review all court dockets and scheduled appointments for youth to determine the schedule of escorts and transports.
• Secure, according to training and guidelines, youth in mechanical restraints when necessary and as ordered, for transportation outside of the Detention Home.
• Escort youth to court with the youth's assigned Counselor/OJA Worker.
• Transport youths, both restrained and unrestrained, outside of the Detention Home in a county vehicle for the purpose of medical, dental, placement or mental health services appointments.
• Accompany Probation Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Specialist on high-risk visits and school visits to provide protective oversight and ensure safety.
• Intervene in cases of attempted escape or assault to restrain a youth physically, utilizing the least restrictive forms of intervention.
• Complete reports regarding any incident that occurs during any transport or escort.
• Maintain a log of transports and escorts performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Additional Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES 

Skill in understanding the underlying causes of social problems; custody operations procedures and in eliciting pertinent personal information.

Knowledge of personal computers; of the principles and practices of sociology applicable to juvenile casework; of county and state regulations pertaining to juveniles' care; of verbal and nonverbal techniques for de-escalation and communicating clear directives; of physical restraint techniques, as well as safe and functional techniques for applying and removing mechanical restraints; and of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to work tactfully with others; to establish effective interpersonal relationships; to gain respect and cooperation of others; to stay alert and vigilant; to handle stressful situations; and to create a constructive atmosphere for crisis problem solving. 

SUPERVISORY SKILLS                                                   

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE                                                   

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in sociology or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of full-time paid employment in juvenile work or a closely related position for one year of the required education for a maximum substitution of four years.

LANGUAGE SKILLS                                             

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and res