0000005422.JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL OFF III.JUVENILE YOUTH VILLAGE

Dallas County•Hutchins, TX

11d•$24 - $30•Onsite

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. The role may assume divisional responsibility when the shift supervisor is absent. The position works in a secured facility and may involve exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice, and other diseases. It requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts, in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment. Employees may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs. The 24-hour facility may require mandatory overtime, staying for all or part of a double shift, shift changes, or being held over or called back as essential personnel.

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.
Possess 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.
Pass mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Pass all applicable portions (physical and written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment, or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards for specific positions.
Ability to restrain and/or chase youths in accordance with policies.
Ability to work in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility to ensure their health, safety, and welfare.
Serve 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 responsibilities and alternatives.
Exercise sound judgment during crises 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 in accordance with policies.
Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills, including room checks and physical searches of youths.
Perform other duties as assigned.