Residential Treatment Officer Sr

Provides direct supervision and treatment intervention of juvenile clients assigned to a residential treatment program. Maintains security, control and guidance of detained juvenile clients in order to facilitate treatment, prevent harm and provide for their safety during all daily activities. Recommends and implements available treatment plans and corrective disciplinary strategies. Documents client behavior for use within the juvenile justice system. Trains staff and functions as a working lead over other juvenile detention positions.

This is the fifth in a series of five juvenile residential treatment‑related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who have been placed in the juvenile residential facility by the court system. Duties performed are of the most complex nature and type. This classification typically functions as a working lead over the activities of other juvenile residential treatment positions in addition to the normal range of duties.

This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Provides direct supervision of all client daily activities. Maintains accountability of all clients and equipment and ensures that the environment is safe, clean and secure.
• Assesses juveniles, develops and implements available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies and effective treatment intervention programs. Ensures that clients are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behavior.
• Conducts cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities. Models competency in direct care principles for less experienced staff.
• Documents clients' behavior and enters into department computer information system. Develops strategies for case management.
• Functions as a working lead over other juvenile residential positions. Trains, assigns and reviews work of employees.
• Provides individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required.
• Ensures environment is safe and clean. Maintains order and discipline.
• Physically restrains aggressive clients using approved protocols, as required.
• Transports clients to other facilities, as required.
• Serves on committees and participates in special projects.
• Maintains communication with other staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Assists in investigating incidents involving clients.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND three (3) years experience in social services, criminal justice or a directly related field;

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Detention Officer or eligible for certification within six (6) months of date of hire, including successful completion of Cardio‑pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, First Aid and Handle with Care (state approved physical restraint technique).

Valid Texas Driver's License.

• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Policies, practices, procedures and legal terminology related to court system.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and applicable juvenile justice system standards and procedures.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
• Psychological concepts of good behavior, social adjustment and emotional stability.
• Standard counseling techniques.
• Safety and security techniques and standards.
• Physical restraint techniques to control aggressive behavior.
• First aid techniques.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and other federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information.

• Training, supervising and reviewing the work of others.
• Monitoring and responding to client behavior.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Interviewing…