Temp/Seasonal Juvenile Supervision Officer I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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
• 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
• TBRI trained

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Understanding of trauma-informed practices
• Experience with TBRI
• Ability to operate motor vehicles
• Ability to perform non-violent physical restraint
• Ability to use mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, twist, push, pull, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and short notice

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