0000003078.Juvenile Residential Off Iii.Emergency Shelter

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a lead Juvenile Residential Officer providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility and assists in the development and evaluation of residential programs. The position may assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor. The work involves supervising and counseling youths, responding to crises, enforcing facility rules, and supporting staff and daily facility operations. The employee works in a secured facility and may encounter emotionally demanding or stressful situations involving youths who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts. The role may require shift changes, overtime, remaining for all or part of an additional shift, or being held over or called back as essential personnel. The employee may also be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
Two years of work-related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the public.
Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Maintain 40 hours of training yearly.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Obtain certification required by applicable standards of the assigned facility or department.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
Pass an extensive background investigation.
Complete mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Pass all portions of the Juvenile Academy, including physical and written portions, to continue employment, or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards for specific positions.
Be able to work in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
Be able to restrain and/or chase youths in accordance with policies.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility to ensure their health, safety, and welfare.
Function as a lead juvenile residential officer and assume divisional responsibility when the shift supervisor is absent.
Provide individual and group counseling to promote youths’ awareness of their responsibilities and alternatives.
Use sound judgment during crisis or potentially dangerous situations, conduct crisis intervention counseling, and notify the supervisor of concerns.
Enforce facility rules, document youth behavior and other relevant information, and forward documentation to appropriate personnel.
Train and evaluate staff and maintain time and attendance records when the shift supervisor is absent.
Transport youths to and from appointments.
Dispense required medication when the nurse or shift supervisor is absent, perform first aid and CPR, and restrain, chase, or carry unruly youths as needed.
Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills, including room checks and physical searches of youths.
Perform other duties as assigned.