Casework Supervisor

About the Role

Assist the Detention Superintendent with administrative and supervisory responsibilities within a juvenile detention center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake procedures and screening juveniles immediately following arrival to determine appropriate handling of individual cases.
• Implement and coordinate educational and recreational programs for juveniles during their stay.
• Serve as a liaison with courts, the District Attorney’s office, law enforcement agencies, and other probation departments.
• Assist in staff scheduling, including daily changes, and prepare monthly work schedules for detention shifts.
• Direct and assist Lead Counselors and Detention Officers with their duties; counsel juveniles as needed.
• Monitor and oversee security throughout the facility; advise the Superintendent of any problems.
• Assist with handling and resolving emergency situations, including riots, altercations, fire, medical emergencies, and mechanical or operational issues.
• Assist the Superintendent with ongoing training for detention staff, including annual CPR and First Aid Training and orientation of new employees.
• Compile data and statistics for reports; prepare reports and submit required paperwork as assigned.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, job-related meetings, conferences, training sessions, educational seminars, and workshops.
• Assume duties and responsibilities of the Detention Superintendent in their absence.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field approved by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.
• One year (24 hours) of graduate work (Master’s Degree preferred) or three years of experience in full-time casework counseling, community or group work in an approved social service, community corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons.
• Minimum of 32 hours of evening and weekend work per schedule.

Skills

• Knowledge of Jefferson County Juvenile Detention and Probation Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Texas juvenile justice system, principles and practices of juvenile probation, and employee supervision.
• Skill in supervising the day-to-day operations of juvenile detention officers.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including:

• Health care, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
• Use of the Employee Health Clinic.

For more information, visit Jefferson County Benefits.