Juvenile Detention Worker- Male

Eau Claire County•Eau Claire, WI

15h

About The Position

The Juvenile Detention Center Worker supervises juveniles held in secure detention and assists in providing services for their care. The position maintains a secure and safe environment and enforces policies and procedures established for the Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center in accordance with laws and regulations governing secure juvenile detention. The worker interacts with juveniles individually and in groups, observes and documents behavior, screens for potential health, safety, behavioral, and security concerns, and responds to emergencies and disruptive behavior. The position also supports juveniles’ daily care, case management, education, recreation, and transportation needs. Employment is conditional on required background and caregiver checks, and includes pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. A pre-employment physical, audiogram, and fingerprinting are required. The employee must meet work-related transportation requirements. Juvenile Detention Officer training must be completed before hire or within 12 months of hire, and 24 hours of annual recertification training are required to continue employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: two years of work experience providing care, supervision, or custody of children in juvenile justice, group home, shelter care, or foster care environments; two years of work experience within the juvenile justice system; or post-high-school education with courses in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
Be at least 18 years old upon appointment.
Successfully complete caregiver and criminal background checks, with no felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted.
Submit to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during employment.
Complete a pre-employment physical and audiogram.
Complete fingerprinting and searches of local, state, and national fingerprint records.
Meet the position’s work-related transportation requirements. When using a personal vehicle for County business, comply with County requirements regarding driver’s license validity, vehicle insurance, and authorization for work-related travel.
Have completed Basic Juvenile Detention Officer Training or be able to complete it within 12 months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Complete 24 hours of annual recertification training as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of post-secondary education in a related field.
Fluency in Spanish, sign language, or another foreign language as a secondary language.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Paid or volunteer experience with a professional organization that provides training in a relevant service-related field.

Responsibilities

Supervise juveniles in secure detention and provide care and services in a safe, secure environment.
Interact with juveniles individually and in groups to provide a positive rehabilitative influence, serve as a positive role model, and treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Observe individual and group behavior; screen and evaluate juveniles for signs of abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol or drug abuse or withdrawal, security risks, and psychological needs.
Identify juveniles who appear mentally or physically ill and take appropriate action.
Enforce facility regulations and behavior management policies, and document observations in compliance with laws and regulations.
Admit and discharge juveniles according to established procedures, record required information, and maintain documentation.
Assess potentially dangerous situations, make sound decisions to de-escalate them, respond effectively to emergencies, and use appropriate techniques to calm disruptive juveniles.
Provide for juveniles’ health, safety, and recreation needs; follow procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, and inspections; and distribute meals, clothing, and linens.
Receive, verify, and dispense resident medications as instructed.
Provide and supervise access to educational and recreational activities.
Transport juveniles to court and off-site appointments and activities.
Provide case management services to juveniles in the 180 Program, conduct home, school, and work-site visits, and coordinate daily program activities.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.