Juvenile Supervision Officer - "Impact Academy"

General Description

The purpose of this position is to supervise and maintain safety, security, and control of youth detained at the Bell County Juvenile Services Center.

This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Fulfill all duties related to his/her assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the United States Department of Justice. This includes, but is not limited to, all policies in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Texas Family Code, Bell County Employee Handbook, and Bell County Juvenile Services policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Conduct searches as required to control contraband.
• Always maintain his/her appearance and appropriate professional behavior.
• Provides shift coverage as scheduled.
• Address behavioral issues/concerns of residents to ensure compliance, to include assisting

staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department

approved behavior management program.

• Work a schedule that will involve working weekends, evenings, or nights (shift work).
• Supervise residents in program activities such as meals, showers, school, indoor and outdoor recreation, and parental visitation.
• Perform housekeeping tasks as needed to maintain facility cleanliness.
• Maintain daily activity logs and reports as required.
• Write discipline and or incident reports as required.
• Notify immediate supervisor at least two hours prior to shift if calling in sick.
• May be moved to other positions within the department as necessary with or without notice.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Department Chain of Command to include but not limited to the Court, the Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer/Director.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

1. be at least 21 years of age;
2. have no disqualifying criminal history;
3. have no criminal history as described in §344.410(a) unless TJJD has reviewed it and determined the person is not ineligible for certification due to the criminal history;
4. have acquired a high school diploma or its equivalent as specified in TAC§344.204;
5. never have had any type of certification revoked by TJJD;
6. complete the training required by TAC§344; and
7. pass the certification exam to be completed after employment

Physical Demands:

• Must possess the physical stamina to address potentially hostile or physically aggressive clients and/or assist staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care (the Department/Program recognized physical restraint/behavior modification system) and the department approved behavior management program.
• Potential for driving long distances when providing transportation to youth in county vehicles.
• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Potentially hostile or physically aggressive youth.
• Face to face contact with diverse populations
• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Potential for extreme noise levels
• Shift work

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Requires Juvenile Supervision Certification-to be obtained after employment.
• Requires CPR/First Aid certification- to be obtained after employment.
• Requires Handle with Care Certification- to be obtained after employment

Candidates for the Juvenile Services positions must complete the forms located at:

https://bellcounty.applicantpool.com/pages/juvenile_services/

Addendum to Juvenile Supervision Officer

This position is assigned to the IMPACT Academy/Post Adjudication Residential Treatment Program

The officer provides support, guidance and enrichment to residents who may be experiencing crisis.

The officer implements and supervises the activities of the resident daily schedule.

Provides shift coverage as scheduled AND on an On-Call basis.

Bell County Juvenile Services reserved the right to move, reassign, and/or adjust reporting structure as necessary with or without notice.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.