Corrections Officer I

Youth Services System•Wheeling, WV

11d

About The Position

This employee will supervise, monitor, and assist client with daily programs, activities and routines and provide for the care, welfare, safety and security of clients assigned to the facility. This employee is responsible for following safe work practices and maintaining safe environments in compliance with established standards, regulations and generally accepted practices.

Requirements

Knowledge of corrections security, treatment, and supportive program operations
Knowledge of policy directives of the agency and pertinent sections of the West Virginia Code
Ability to interact positively with staff, inmates and the general public
Ability to conduct correct contraband searches
Ability to use computer terminal for entry and retrieval of data
Ability to be a team player and work with diverse populations.
Requires Highschool Diploma/G.E.D. or 0-1-year experience
Must be able to graduate academy
Able to pass drug testing, fitness for duty, and background check

Nice To Haves

Prefers Associate degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice or related field
Prefers 21-years of age and above
Previous experience with target population preferred.
years of service at YSS or prior direct experience may be considered along with additional skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for knowing the locations and behaviors of clients at all times
Proactive positive involvement and interaction with clients during their day-to-day programming and identified service activities
Responsible for interaction with clients to facilitate the development or improvement of life skills and social skills
Performing a variety of program activities such as wake-ups, showering, meals, snacks, recreational planning and participations, administering of medications
Assisting co-workers and clients in maintaining a clean, safe, orderly environment
Assisting, and when identified, performing client tasks to ensure clean, safe environment
Responsible for responding to crisis episodes clients may experience in a supportive, empathetic, respectful, and professional manner
Responsible for assisting in groups
Communicating with co-workers and the public professionally, courteously, and politely
Providing accurate and timely feedback to supervisor and co-workers with regard to client behaviors, responsiveness to programming and other services and treatment.
Documenting all service delivery and daily programming on the appropriate record including OIS completely, accurately and according to timelines
Participating in all scheduled meetings and training
Participation in scheduled supervision to review work performance and any identified goals for professional improvement
Following directions of supervisors promptly, accurately, and completely
Required to attend and successfully complete the Juvenile Correctional Officer Academy as scheduled
Knowledgeable of program policies and procedures
May be scheduled to work any shift as assigned
Performing other job duties as assigned