This is an entry-level position in the Juvenile Corrections Division to monitor and care for juvenile offenders in the daily activities of the Corrections Division; performs related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
- Attends to daily needs of in-custody juveniles.
- Writes daily behavior reports.
- Performs the intake process; assesses whether juvenile needs medical treatment; conducts searches; secures juvenile’s personal effects, currency, and contraband and issues receipt; prepares paperwork as necessary.
- Responds to emergency situations and interacts to diffuse aggressive situations.
- Handles difficult and specialized discipline problems by using standard techniques and established disciplinary controls.
- Works a variety of hours; work assignments may include different shifts in a 24-hour facility or the community service program.
- Supervises and transports juveniles to the hospital, pickup points, job sites, or other locations as needed.
- Interviews juveniles to determine level of risk to self and others.
- Instructs juveniles on proper use of tools or equipment.
- Reports all maintenance issues and faulty equipment.
- Maintains the security of the facility or work site.
- Conducts inspections and security checks.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Juvenile behaviors.
- Supervision in a correctional setting.
- De-escalation techniques.
SKILL IN:
- Coaching and mentoring youth.
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships.
- Non-physical intervention.
- Defensive tactics.
- Report writing.
- Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
ABILITY TO:
- Interact effectively and professionally in stressful situations.
- Maintain accurate and complete records.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, court personnel, and law enforcement personnel.
- Work out of doors in all weather conditions.
- Operate in the Microsoft Windows environment inclusive of using Excel, database management and record keeping programs.
- Attend work as scheduled and/or required.