Institutional Supervisor

Contra Costa County Probation Department is seeking candidates for an opportunity to fill one (1) Institutional Supervisor I vacancy. This position will be located at John

A. Davis Juvenile Hall in Martinez, CA; 24-hour facility which houses juveniles pre and post-disposition.
Incumbents in the class of Institutional Supervisor I function as first line supervisors over Juvenile Institution Officers engaged in the care and custody of detained/committed youth. At Juvenile Hall, incumbents function as Shift Supervisors and work under the direction of a Probation Manager. In the absence of a Probation Manager, they may act as Facility Supervisor during the graveyard shift. The classification may also be assigned to a continuum of care programs in the Probation Department.
The role of an Institutional Supervisor I in probation services involves a range of responsibilities aimed at managing and overseeing the well-being and rehabilitation of youth. Institutional Supervisors may be assigned to oversee various areas within Juvenile Hall including but not limited to; operations (intake, visiting, transportation), court ordered programs, youth living units, and/or Secure Youth Treatment Facility (SYTF) programs.

• Is knowledgeable of accepted methods of juvenile group and casework techniques and practices
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with administration and staff
• Understands the principles and techniques used in an institutional setting for individual and group counseling
• Has the ability to train, coach, and supervise staff members
• Is knowledgeable of the Juvenile Hall policies and programs and can relay information to the public

• Supervising Juvenile Institution Officers engaged in the care and custody of detained/committed youth
• Ensuring that the health, welfare, and safety of the youth are maintained
• Preparing clear and concise reports and records
• Enforcing policies consistently, fairly, and in an appropriate manner
• Motivating employees to improve performance and achieve established goals
• Adopting effective courses of action during emergencies

• You will be making a positive difference in youth lives
• You will be supervising staff and coaching/developing employees
• You will have the unpredictability of non-routine days
• You will be working with youth and staff from different backgrounds and cultures

• You will be disciplining staff that you work closely with
• You will be making hard and sometimes unfavorable decisions for the good of the organization
• You may be working swing or graveyard shift

• Professional Integrity & Ethics:
  
  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Decision Making:
  
  Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Valuing Diversity:
  
  Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Professional & Technical Expertise:
  
  Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Adaptability:
  
  Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Handling Stress:
  
  Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Oral Communication:
  
  Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:
  
  Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Handling & Resolving Conflict:
  
  Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Professional Impact:
  Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization

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