Part-Time Youth Specialist - Secure - Male Only - Juvenile Probation

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Youth Specialist is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and supervision of youth in the Juvenile Leadership Academy (JLA). This position provides direct supervision to youth in a secure residential setting by enforcing program rules, promoting positive behavior and accountability, supervising daily activities, responding to emergencies, documenting resident behavior, and serving as a positive role model while supporting the rehabilitation and personal development of youth. Male applicants only.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• One year of Residential Supervision experience (preferred)
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public and others
• Valid Driver's License
• Eligible to be certified as a Juvenile Supervision Officer, which requires completion of CPR, First Aid, and Handle With Care Certification
• Must be available to work various shifts, to include nights and weekends
• Must be a Male applicant
• Criminal history must not reveal a felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.
• Criminal history must not reveal a jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.
• Must not be registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Residential Supervision experience

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the safety, security, and supervision of youth in the Juvenile Leadership Academy (JLA).
• Providing direct supervision to youth in a secure residential setting.
• Enforcing program rules.
• Promoting positive behavior and accountability.
• Supervising daily activities.
• Responding to emergencies.
• Documenting resident behavior.
• Serving as a positive role model.
• Supporting the rehabilitation and personal development of youth.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED