Youth Program Officer I- $5,000 Sign on Incentive (Incentive for External New Hire Applicants)

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Program Officer I provides direct supervision, care, and treatment to residents in custody at the Youth Services Center or its programs. The role maintains security, order, and discipline to protect residents, staff, and the community, and processes new residents through searches, showers, clothing issuance, and orientation to facility rules. Officers monitor residents’ whereabouts and behavior, support educational and recreational activities, counsel residents, communicate their progress and concerns to supervisors, and may transport residents to court, hospitals, or other locations. Depending on assignment, the role may also support intake and the control center.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of post-high-school related experience working with youth, in a security field, or providing direct patient care; an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Comply with County safety guidelines and safety policy requirements, including use of an OSHA-approved respirator when required.
Complete required FEMA training as assigned.
Complete 120 initial hours of on-the-job training, including State Juvenile Code and “A Level” Restraint Training, and maintain certification in these areas every six months.
Have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment date and maintain it while employed in the position.
Be able to use an OSHA-approved respirator when appropriate, including completing medical evaluation and fit testing.

Responsibilities

Maintain security, order, and discipline to prevent disturbances and escapes and ensure the safety of residents, staff, and the community.
Process new residents, including searching and showering them, issuing clothing, and orienting them to Youth Services Center rules and regulations.
Maintain written logs of behavioral incidents and resident observations, know room assignments, and monitor residents’ locations.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement programs that teach daily living skills, social skills, and work and study habits.
Counsel residents in group and individual sessions.
Provide oral and written reports to supervisors about residents’ progress and problems.
Assign and monitor resident activities and supervise physical education and recreation.
Observe and search residents and inspect and search the facility as needed.
Transport residents to court, hospitals, and other facilities or service locations outside the Youth Services Center.
Physically restrain violent residents and, if necessary, pursue residents on foot during escape attempts.
Contact parents, legal guardians, Probation and Parole Officers, and other agencies.
Assist with intake when assigned, including control center duties, answering telephones, and responding to visitors, court and law enforcement officers, and others conducting business at the Youth Services Center.
Perform other operational, job-related duties and on-the-job training as required or assigned.