Juvenile Detention Worker Part-Time Female

Position Overview

The Juvenile Detention Center Worker supervises juveniles held in secure detention and assists in providing services for their care. This position maintains a secure and safe environment and enforces the policies and procedures established for the Northwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center in accordance with laws and regulations governing secure detention of juveniles.

• Manage and interact with juveniles, individually or in groups, to provide a positive rehabilitative influence; demonstrate leadership by being a positive role model for youth and treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Apply attentive and careful observation to individual and group behaviors daily; screen and evaluate juveniles for signs of abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug abuse or withdrawal, security risk and psychological needs; identify and take appropriate action with all juveniles that appear mentally or physically ill; enforce regulations and behavior management policies related to the security and operation of the facility;
  
  document observations in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Admit and discharge juveniles according to established procedures; record all necessary information; maintain required documentation.
• Evaluate potentially dangerous situations and make critical and sound judgments and decisions on how to diffuse; respond promptly and effectively in emergency situations; use appropriate techniques to calm disruptive juvenile residents.
• Provide for health, safety, and recreation needs of juveniles in detention; comply with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, and inspections; distribute meals, clothing, and linens; receive, verify, and dispense resident medications as instructed; provide and supervise juveniles' access to educational and recreational activities; provide transportation to juveniles for court and off-site appointments and activities.
• Demonstrate effective case management services to juveniles in the 180 Program; conduct home, school, and work site visits; coordinate juvenile’s daily program activities.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience providing care, supervision, or custody of children within juvenile justice, group home, shelter care, or foster care environments.
• OR Two (2) years of work experience within the juvenile justice system.
• OR Post high school education with courses in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older upon appointment.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a caregiver check and criminal background check resulting in no felony convictions in any jurisdiction unless the judgment or conviction has been reversed or a complete pardon has been granted.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical and audiogram.
• Position will require fingerprinting and a search of local, state, and national fingerprint records.
• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000.
• Completed the Basic Juvenile Detention Officer Training or ability to complete training within twelve (12) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• As a condition of continued employment, will be required to complete 24 hours of annual recertification training.
• Two (2) years of post-secondary education in a related field.
• Ability to fluently speak Spanish, sign language, or other foreign language as a secondary language.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Paid or volunteer experience with a professional organization that provides training in a relevant service-related field.