Juvenile Supervision Officer - L.I.F.E.

Cameron County•San Benito, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct supervision of all resident's daily activities, including but not limited to the education program, basic arts and crafts, outdoor activities all while maintaining safety and order of all residents. In addition at times there may be the requirement to provide one-to-one supervision where appropriate to ensure the safety of youth including moderate or high risk suicide risk observation. Assign and supervise residents in daily housekeeping details as required by maintaining accountability of all residents and equipment and ensure that the environment is safe, clean, and secure. Implement available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies and effective treatment intervention programs. Ensure that residents are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors. Facilitate cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities. Observe and document resident's behavior and maintain basic discipline and control of residents through careful and consistent enforcement of the rules and regulations. Summarizes information and completes written reports on incidents that occur, using data from direct witnessing or other sources. Provide individual and crisis coping techniques such as de-escalation skills to maintain control of situations and help relieve the resident's anxieties and tension. Monitor security and fire alarm systems, including closed circuit monitors. Transport residents to off-site locations as required, to include medical and funeral services. 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. 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 time, both on duty and off duty. A JSO shall not initiate or maintain an inappropriate relationship with any children under the supervision of the CCJJD. An inappropriate relationship can include but is not limited to bribery, solicitation of gifts, favors or services from the resident or their families and/or any actions that could be construed as an inappropriate relationship. Adhere and comply with all PREA standards and will follow zero tolerance towards all forms of sexual abuse and sexual harassment following a duty to report immediately, without reservation any possible PREA violation. Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards following a duty to report, without reservation any standard violation and cooperate with all ANE investigations. Adhere and comply 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; the nature of our profession requires being a good role model and setting a good example at all times. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and scheduled. Employment is contingent upon federal, state, local and/or grant availability. CCJJD is an At-Will employer; the department has the right to terminate your employment for any legal reason, or no reason, at any time either with or without notice. 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.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age (for state certification requirements)
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
Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid (FA)
Handle with Care (HWC) State Approved Restraint Technique Certification
Knowledge of Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system
Applicable juvenile justice system standards and procedures
Standard practices in area of assignment
General knowledge of providing trauma-informed care, establishing appropriate relationships, and social adjustment
Safety and security techniques and standards
Physical restraint techniques to prevent self-injurious and assaultive behaviors and escape
Skills In: Monitoring and responding to resident behavior
Problem solving and decision making
Both verbal and written communication
Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages
Adhere to facility's strength based behavior modification approach
Required to work a rotating schedule in order to meet the needs of the program
Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Reason and make judgments and decisions
Maintain resident and program confidentiality
Deal effectively with mentally disturbed, hostile and aggressive individuals
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities
Submit written documentation clearly, accurately, and impartially
Perform effectively and courteously in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner
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
Provide off site supervision contingent with facility policies

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in a related field of criminal justice, psychology, or government preferred
knowledge of Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of all resident's daily activities
Assign and supervise residents in daily housekeeping details
Implement available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies and effective treatment intervention programs
Ensure that residents are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors
Facilitate cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities
Observe and document resident's behavior and maintain basic discipline and control of residents through careful and consistent enforcement of the rules and regulations
Summarizes information and completes written reports on incidents that occur, using data from direct witnessing or other sources
Provide individual and crisis coping techniques such as de-escalation skills to maintain control of situations and help relieve the resident's anxieties and tension
Monitor security and fire alarm systems, including closed circuit monitors
Transport residents to off-site locations as required, to include medical and funeral services
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
Properly apply a physical restraint as instructed by Handle With Care
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 time, 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 following a duty to report immediately, without reservation any possible PREA violation
Adhere and comply with all TJJD standards to include Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) standards following a duty to report, without reservation any standard violation and cooperate with all ANE investigations
Adhere and comply 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
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required and scheduled
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