Temp​/Seasonal Juvenile Supervision Officer

Juvenile Supervision Officer

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor, responsible for providing direct care supervision to youth in pre- and post-adjudication facilities using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Supervision. This is a temporary/seasonal position, and is restricted to a maximum of 130 calendar days per year.

Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services

Maintains daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Supervises and redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary

Oversees the daily activities of residents (i.e. education, physical education, group activities, hygiene, housekeeping chores, meals, visitations, etc.)

Conducts and/or coordinates social casework activities

Performs intake, admission, and release of residents and completes all necessary paperwork

Completes all daily documentation reports, including youth behavior and progress reports

Operates departmental and personal vehicles to transport residents as needed

Maintains a clean and safe living environment in designated facility

Readily complies with departmental / countywide policies and Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards

All other duties as assigned

The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position

Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint

Position involves operating motor vehicles

Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)

Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting

Maximum security facility behind locked doors

Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes

Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building

May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours, sometimes on short notice

May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director

High School Diploma or equivalent

Be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200

Not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344

Valid driver's license

Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification

First aid certification

Handle with Care certification

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

One (1) year of experience working with youth (i.e. teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Criminal background check:
Yes

Motor Vehicle Record check:
Yes

Drug screening:
Yes

Physical exam:
Yes

Psychological exam:
No

Additional:
Child Abuse Registry check, Diana Screen®