Juvenile Correction Officer II; CYFD​/JJS​/YDDC

Position: Juvenile Correction Officer II (CYFD/JJS/YDDC #43898+)
$24.16 - $36.24 hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 annually

this position is a pay band c6

posting details

we are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at cyfd! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in new mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

* applications submitted without work experience or a resume will not be considered. If attaching a resume, resume must include dates of employment for each job (month & year) and details of work experience/job duties
* this job posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

why does the job exist?

this is a highly responsible lead worker position in a juvenile correctional rehabilitation facility that will be responsible for providing guidance and mentoring the youth care specialist i (ycs
1) staff in the assigned unit. This position will:

supervise youth in all activities,

write reports and prepare required records regarding incidents, youth movement and noteworthy information;

ensure the proper documentation of all violations of facility operating procedures, rules and regulations, and state and federal statutes;

this person is an active member of a multidisciplinary team which is responsible for ensuring adjudicated clients receive treatment and care;

this person is responsible for guiding and mentoring ycs i staff and providing input to the unit supervisor regarding their development and evaluations;

this person is responsible for facilitating pro social groups with clients and assisting team in developing subordinate staff to complete the same.

how does it get done?

client treatment

provide care, paraprofessional counseling and security during group and individual activities to include cottage living environment, school, recreation, work release and off-campus activities

provide individual and group counseling for clients with personal problems to include school work, drug/alcohol abuse, peer & staff relations, and daily activities.

responsible for discerning and implementing discretionary and prudent decisions in the face of emotional and/or physical encounters with enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated juvenile residents or in emergency situations within the facility.

transport juvenile clients to and from group activities, court, medical appointments, education, work release program and community service program

client safety, security, and control

supervises, monitors on-going individual and group activities

conduct searches of juveniles, living units and facility to determine presence of contraband and to secure it for disciplinary action

administrative support and record keeping supervision,

prepare accurate written reports

maintain confidential files

process court documents

mentoring and guidance

assign and monitor work of subordinates

train lower basic level on their job duties and responsibilities

lead shift or manage work unit as assigned in the absence of the supervisor

who are the customers?

management, supervisors, clients

ideal candidate

ideal candidates are those who have the characteristics below:

honesty and integrity

emotional maturity and stability

leadership ability

empathetic and objective understanding of the problems of youthful offenders in custody

patience

enthusiastic

neat personal appearance

history of law abiding behavior (i'm sure there are issues with this but this would be a characteristic i think is important)

willingness to impartially work with clients of various racial, ethnic, and cultural differences and sexual orientation

sound physical, mental and emotional condition; strength, endurance, and agility necessary to meet the demands of the job

not afraid to deal with troubled youth

good work ethics, caring, able to build proper relationships and takes initiative

minimum qualification

associate's degree in psychology, guidance and counseling, penology, sociology, social work, and/or criminology and two (2) years of experience in a correctional setting, military duty, classroom teaching or instructing in a rehabilitative environment, working in planned recreational activities, or active participation in community action programs, or for correctional officer specialist positions, relevant work experience as it relates to the purpose of the position.

Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

employment requirements

completion of the hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screening process. This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment requires successful completion of post offer…