JDC- Assistant Supervisor

Portage County Ohio•Ravenna, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an unclassified employee appointed by the Superintendent pursuant to §2152.42(B) of the Ohio Revised Code. The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for managing, directing, and controlling the behavior of residents in compliance with work rules and guidelines. This role involves ensuring compliance with all Portage County Juvenile Detention Center (PCJDC) policies and procedures to promote a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and staff. The Assistant Supervisor provides support to the Shift Supervisor in managing and supervising the daily operations of the Detention Center, ensuring the best possible care, welfare, and security of PCJDC residents. This is achieved by utilizing behavior management techniques that promote prosocial behavior and discourage violation of facility rules. The Assistant Supervisor monitors, supervises, plans, organizes, and directs the behavior and activities of residents to ensure the safety of residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. They maintain a safe and secure environment by diffusing disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling, and when necessary, using physical intervention techniques. The role requires coherent and effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to complete concise, accurate, and timely written and/or electronic logs and reports. Other job duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Employees use the following equipment: security controls, close-circuit cameras, intercoms, two-way radios, computers, telephones, fax machines, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, automobiles.
Must be prompt, reliable, and professional.
Must possess good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Must have the ability to give and take direction effectively.
Must possess the ability to handle stressful / crisis situations.
Must be willing to work in a closed correctional environment which may at times present hazards such as potential risk of injury or exposure to illness.
High School Diploma.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be able to meet the County’s driver eligibility standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related field of study.
Work experience in secure institution or residential setting with adolescents.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all Portage County Juvenile Detention Center (PCJDC) policies/procedures in order to promote a safe, secure, and humane environment for residents and staff.
Provides support to the Shift Supervisor in managing and supervising the daily operations of the Detention Center.
Ensures the best possible care, welfare, and security of PCJDC residents utilizing behavior management techniques that promote prosocial behavior and discourage violation of facility rules.
Monitors, supervises, plans, organizes, and directs the behavior and activities of residents in a manner that ensures the safety of residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Maintains a safe and secure environment for both the residents and staff by diffusing disruptive/destructive behaviors through crisis intervention and verbal counseling whenever possible but, when necessary, uses physical intervention techniques to maintain safety and regain control of the situation.
Demonstrates coherent and effective oral and written communication skills.
Completes concise, accurate, and timely written and/or electronic logs and reports as required.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Has direct supervisory responsibility for Detention Officers and designated support personnel.
Makes independent decisions regarding the day-to-day operation of each work shift within the Detention Center, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
Is responsible for the performance of subordinates and is expected to provide and document ongoing supportive supervision, coaching, and counseling.
Conducts regular performance appraisals for subordinates.
Frequently works along side Detention Officers in providing direct care and supervision to the residents of the Detention Center.