Facility Probation Officer

Scott County Community Development Agency•Jordan, MN

12d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled professional corrections work monitoring juvenile residents in a 24/7, non-secure detention/residential facility. Oversees and controls security functions and implements gender specific therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, and well-being of resident through the principles of direct monitoring. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies. This position qualifies for enrollment in the PERA Correctional Plan, which offers enhanced retirement benefits for eligible corrections employees. This position works a 4/10 schedule, which means four 10-hour shifts per week with three consecutive days off. Staff work on a rotating schedule that includes occasional weekend and holiday shifts. BFOQ Notice: Sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification for this specific position. To ensure the safety and well-being of the residents, this specific vacancy requires a male staff member as the vacancy is for same-gender supervision duties for male residents.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors' degree within 6 months of hire
Must have a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment.
Evidence Based Practices trainings (Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Skills Groups) are desirable.
CPR and first aid certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains the security, safety, and well-being of juveniles, the facility, and the public in accordance with Minnesota Department of Corrections Chapter 2960 Rules governing all youth residential programs.
Follows federal and state statutes, constitutional standards, and Scott County policies and procedures.
Manages and provides direct services to youth to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions, Social Service placement plans, and to implement each resident's specific case plan; coordinates, participates in, and supervises youth program activities and community service or restorative projects.
Promotes positive youth development by creating trusting relationships and using strength-based approaches with the residents.
Provides quality evidence-based programming designed to meet the needs of youth, families, and the courts.
Promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective staff and resident communication.
Shares information with youth about programs and educational/social opportunities available at the facility; responds to questions, concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner.
Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates correcting action with youth as warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; documents and reports all such incidents.
Monitors all program activities in the facility, communicates emergencies and alerts, controls movement of all people in the facility, monitors the alarm system, answers phones, and controls keys.
Oversees, observes, and monitors resident behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of residents and staff; logs, records, and reports behaviors as observed.
Performs intakes and orients new youth, issues clothing, secures property, informs and educates youth on rules of conduct within the facility, completes all necessary screenings and directs youth to their living area.
Collects and maintains daily program activity data and resident follow-up.
Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement the case plans.
Keeps records, writes reports, recommends programs and plans, interprets court orders and related information, and performs a variety of data entry and documentation tasks.
Intervenes in emergency situations including assaultive behaviors, suicide attempts, and medical problems by enforcing rules, following procedures, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and CPR as needed and authorized.
Transports youth and drives vehicles to/from court, medical appointments, other approved programming as needed in the performance of work responsibilities while maintaining security, control, and rules of conduct at all times.
Administers youth medication, monitors inventory of resident medications, orders, re-orders, transfers prescriptions, and distributes medication as prescribed and authorized; keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery.
Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.