0000003078.JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL OFF III.EMERGENCY SHELTER
About The Position
Functions as a lead Juvenile Residential Officer, providing direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility and assisting in the development and evaluation of residential programs. May assume divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor. The role involves working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment. The employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs. This is an essential-personnel role that may require mandatory overtime, remaining on duty for an additional shift, or being called back to a work location or alternate site.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
- Two years of work-related experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
- Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
- Maintain 40 hours of training annually.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Certification required by applicable standards of the assigned facility or department.
- Valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Pass an extensive background investigation.
- Pass mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
- Pass all applicable portions of the Juvenile Academy (physical and written) to continue employment, and meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards.
- Ability to work overtime or remain for some or all of an additional shift, and to accommodate shift changes.
- Ability to work in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
- Ability 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.
- Act 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, discipline youths, document 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.
- Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills, including room checks and physical searches of youths.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
