Juvenile Residential Treatment Officer , II, or III

Juvenile Residential Treatment Officer

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of juvenile youth today? Are you someone who can strike the balance of law and order and compassion and rehabilitation? Are you well versed in criminal justice and current and proven counseling methods? Do you want to work for an organization where you are valued, can grow in your career, and give back to your community?

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply to become a Juvenile Residential Treatment Officer with Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD).

Please note:

This position requires that you be available to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work any of the following shifts upon hire, and the Department may reassign you to a different shift at any time in order to meet operational needs: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM;

and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. There are shift and certification pay premiums that may be applicable.

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. Assists in recommending and implementing available treatment plans and corrective disciplinary strategies. Documents client behavior for use within the juvenile justice system.

Assists in training staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• Residential Treatment Officer I This is the second 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 routine to moderately complex nature and type and may initially perform duties in training together with a higher-level staff member.
  
  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.
• Residential Treatment Officer II This is the third 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 a more complex nature and type. 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.
• Residential Treatment Officer III This is the fourth 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 a complex nature and type. This classification assists in recommending available treatment plans and training 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, assists in developing treatment plans 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.
• Assists in training other juvenile residential treatment 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.

Education and Experience:

Residential Treatment Officer I:
Associate's degree in Human Services or a directly related field AND one (1) year experience in direct client care, counseling, law enforcement, corrections or a directly related field; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved…