TJJD - Juvenile Correctional Officer Supervisor - Halfway HAY
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Child Development/Support
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./):
- TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
- Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
- Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
- Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)
Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.
APPLY ONLINEAt and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).
APPLY THROUGH WORK-IN-TEXASAt . You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at:
https:///.
Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.
If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
BENEFITSState of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://.gov
. Benefits include:
Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include:
Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
Performs highly complex (senior-level) work overseeing staff who provide direct care to juveniles in a community-based halfway house facility. Work involves overseeing the daily operations of a juvenile halfway house facility; and facilitating youth rehabilitation, supervision of youth, and coaching their personal development in accordance with individualized treatment plans. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESEngages in competency-based training in the techniques and capabilities needed to coach youth under the Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections; and coaches and models appropriate Texas Model techniques and ideals to other JCOs and staff.
Acts as coach and role model to other levels of JCOs to help them learn appropriate methods and interventions, with a strong focus on retention and support for newly hired JCOs in their first year.
Holds youth accountable in ways that fit the level of behavior, seeking to help youth to learn socially acceptable responses and approaches.
Uses good judgment in determining when safety is at risk and higher levels of intervention are required.
Helps youth to identify their responses to stress, fear, and other triggers and works with the youth to learn ways to increase emotional self-regulation skills.
Practices and models appropriate self-regulation skills and is able to remain calm during times of stress and crisis.
Helps JCOs identify and utilize their own self-regulation skills so they are equipped to co-regulate youth.
Gains a basic knowledge of each youth’s treatment plan and provide support in learning the skills needed to meet those…
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