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Part-Time Youth Specialist - Secure - Male Only - Juvenile Probation

Fort Bend County · Richmond, TX · 2 wk ago
OTHR$20.89/hrPart-time

About the Role

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The Part-Time Youth Specialist is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and supervision of youth in the Juvenile Leadership Academy (JLA). This position provides direct supervision to youth in a secure residential setting by enforcing program rules, promoting positive behavior and accountability, supervising daily activities, responding to emergencies, documenting resident behavior, and serving as a positive role model while supporting the rehabilitation and personal development of youth. Male applicants only.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain safety, security, and supervision of youth in the Juvenile Leadership Academy (JLA).
  • Provide direct supervision to youth in a secure residential setting.
  • Enforce program rules and promote positive behavior and accountability.
  • Supervise daily activities and respond to emergencies.
  • Document resident behavior.
  • Serve as a positive role model to support rehabilitation and personal development of youth.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • One year of Residential Supervision experience (preferred).
  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills; interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public and others.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Eligible to be certified as a Juvenile Supervision Officer, which requires completion of CPR, First Aid, and Handle With Care Certification.
  • Must be available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Must be a male applicant.

Pay

$20.89 per hour (up to 29 hours per week).

Schedule

Various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

All part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).

Additional Information

For certain positions requiring certification, state standards shall disqualify an applicant if their criminal history reveals:

  • A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.
  • A jailable misdemeanor conviction within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.
  • Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

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