Juvenile Probation Department Youth Development Coach; Grant Funded

Acceptable Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences field, law enforcement, criminal justice, counseling, social work, or related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Bilingual preferred.

In order to access into the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date.

Must have telephone and report residence.

May require or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.

Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage is required.

Must maintain certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Must comply with all departmental and TJJD juvenile supervision officer certification training requirements to include Handle with Care (HWC) or any other restraint technique adopted by the Department.

Knowledge of developmental appropriate social, emotional, cognitive and communication skills for youth; departmental and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards; evidence-based programs and practices as relevant treatment modalities for individuals with a myriad of behavioral health issues;
English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Microsoft based products.

Skill/Ability to learn and apply current juvenile justice theories and practices; work in a post adjudication secure residential setting with locked, steel doors; perform non-violent physical restraint techniques; crisis intervention verbal skills; possess non-hostile management of aggressive behavior; maintain order; discipline and respond quickly in emergencies; demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills to motivate and inspire youth and team members; work with justice involved youth and family members;

utilize strength based, trauma informed, youth centered and experiential approaches that promote long‑term behavioral change; possess strong leadership skills and ability to develop and maintain an optimistic environment through modeling and application of positive reinforcements; work positively and effectively with all types of children including severely maladjusted children; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, clients, other County employees and officials, clinical service providers, law enforcement, the courts and the general public;

apply a range of experiential activities, practices, and modalities to facilitate the rehabilitative process and team building; pass a pre‑employment physical fitness test; pass a criminal background check.

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team‑oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all organizations receiving El Paso County service at all times;
• Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.

Maintains daily focus on the department’s values when interacting with youth, including emphasis on developmental assets, developmental relationships, motivational interviewing and trust‑based relational interventions (TBRI).

Aids residential services by providing structure through individual, group coaching, enforcing rules, redirecting youth behavior, modeling positive behaviors, and engaging youth in prosocial activities and mentoring youth.

Plans activities which may include but are not limited to Challenge and therapeutic programming such as educational, recreational, vocational development, life skills, fitness, health, character and leadership development, and…