Youth Program Officer II- $5,000 Sign on Incentive (Incentive is for External Hires Only)

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$30•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision of a Program Manager, this role provides direct supervision, care, and treatment of residents in the custody of the Youth Services Center or its programs. The classification involves maintaining security, order, and discipline to ensure the safety of residents, staff, and the community. It also includes serving as a first-line lead worker, conducting training, assisting in staff supervision, developing and implementing educational programs for residents, counseling residents, reviewing youth files, monitoring resident activities, and transporting residents to various locations. The role may also involve physically restraining violent residents and pursuing them in case of escape attempts, ensuring appropriate shift transitions, and initiating contact with parents, legal guardians, and other agencies.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminology, Psychology or related field
One (1) year related experience working in a lockdown, secure or correctional facility
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered
Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
Undergo 120 initial hours of on-the-job training, including State Juvenile Code and “A Level” Restraint Training. Employee must undergo re-certification in these areas every six months.
Comply with Bernalillo County safety policy requirements to include use of an OSHA approved respirator when required.
Have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.

Responsibilities

Maintain security, order and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and ensure the safety of residents, staff and the community.
Serve as first line lead-worker to ensure shifts are fully staffed and that maintenance of units and facility security are maintained including resident searches and facility inspections.
Conduct and participate with in-service training and staff development programs.
Assist in training, assigning, and leading subordinate staff.
Evaluate, recommend and implement programs to educate residents in daily living skills, social skills and work/study habits.
Counsel resident’s in-group and individual sessions.
Review youth files/records to insure accurate, updated documentation and provide oral and written reports to the Program Manager.
Assign and monitor activities of residents; supervise residents in physical education and recreational activities.
Transport residents to court, hospitals or other facilities and service locations outside of the Youth Services Center.
Physically restrain violent residents, and if necessary, pursue residents on foot, in the case of escape attempts.
Assure for appropriate shift transition, including but not limited to accumulation of all pertinent documents, staffing issues, resident count and equipment and keys.
Initiate contacts with parents, legal guardians, Probation and Parole Officers and other agencies.
Perform other operational job-related duties and on the job training as required or assigned.