Juvenile Supervision Officer - Supervisor (Detention)

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

18h•$47,250•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct supervision of residents' daily activities, ensuring safety and order within the detention facility. The supervisor is responsible for overseeing line staff, maintaining accountability for residents and equipment, and ensuring a safe, clean, and secure environment. The role includes implementing treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies, and intervention programs, as well as facilitating cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities. The supervisor will also monitor security systems, transport residents off-site, and maintain communication with other staff for continuity of care. Additionally, this role involves participating in committees, investigating incidents, using de-escalation techniques, and applying physical restraints when necessary, all while adhering to strict professional conduct and ethical standards, including PREA, TJJD, and Cameron County policies.

Requirements

Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have 3 years' experience in a setting working with juveniles.
Current Texas Driver's License and must have current automobile insurance.
Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English.
Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre-screening exam and pass a criminal background check.
If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Ability to work a rotating schedule in order to meet the needs of the program.
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to reason and make judgments and decisions.
Ability to maintain resident and program confidentiality.
Ability to deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals.
Ability to manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
Ability to submit written documentation clearly, accurately, and impartially.
Ability to perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other county employees and officials, representatives of the juvenile justice system and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a related field of criminal justice, psychology, or government preferred.
Knowledge of Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge of providing trauma-informed care, establishing appropriate relationships, and social adjustment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of all residents' daily activities and maintain safety and order.
Provide direct supervision of all line staff as they perform daily duties.
Maintain accountability of all residents and equipment and ensure the environment is safe, clean, and secure.
Maintain accountability of all line staff and ensure they are abiding by all policies and procedures.
Implement available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies, and effective treatment intervention programs.
Ensure residents are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors.
Ensure all line staff are aware of their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors.
Conduct verbal and/or written disciplinary action plans with prior approval from administrators.
Facilitate cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities.
Observe and document resident's behavior.
Provide individual and crisis coping techniques.
Monitor security and fire alarm systems, including closed circuit monitors.
Transport residents to off-site locations as required.
Maintain communication with other staff to ensure continuity of care.
Provide oversight and participate in committees and special projects.
May assist in investigating incidents involving residents.
Use verbal de-escalation techniques to maintain control of situations.
Properly apply a physical restraint as instructed by Handle With Care, when a resident is physically harming themselves or others, property damage over $50 and/or attempting to escape.
Adhere, maintain, and comply with professional conduct and ethical behavior consistent with the standards and policies and procedures expected by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), TJJD, Cameron County, and Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (CCJJD) at all times, both on duty and off duty.
Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards and cooperate with all ANE investigations.
Adhere and comply with CCJJD's and Cameron County's policies and procedures and know how to keep abreast of any changes to said policies and procedures, including maintaining an effective safety program as established by Cameron County.
Abide by all federal, state, and local laws; set a good example at all times.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Assist in the training of current and new staff.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and/or designee to include reassignment which is in the best interest of the department.