Juvenile Group Worker - Detention - Juvenile

The Juvenile Department provides court-involved youth with detention, restitution, education, and probation services, and abides by federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards. The juvenile detention program offers a continuum of services focused on enhancing public safety through risk reduction and skill development. This position requires work in a 24/7 facility and requires shift work, which may include overnights and weekends.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Juvenile Group Workers provide care, close supervision, and support services for youth in a detention facility or residential setting; transport and assist youth in juvenile and residential care, develop and implement activities aligned with evidence-based practices that enhances the growth and development of the youth.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direct supervision of the Juvenile Detention Manager or designee, who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews work for conformance to established standards and statutes.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification. While employees in this classification may occasionally train others, such as new employees, volunteers, or for cross-training and special projects, lead work is not the responsibility of positions in this classification. If an appointing authority assigns the full range of lead duties, the employee will be compensated in accordance with Marion County Personnel Rules.

Supervision

* Provides active supervision of juveniles in a manner that ensures their safety and security.

* Provides services and programs to juveniles in compliance with department vision, goals and objectives.

* Provides orientation services for incoming juveniles to support and ensure their ability to understand expectations.

* Provides guidance of daily routines and activities including hygiene, food service and housekeeping.

* Engages youth and facilitates evidence-based groups, organized activities and recreation and identifies opportunities to increase pro-social skills and abilities.

* Provides appropriate cognitive and behavioral interventions with juveniles who may be acting out, distraught, angry, confused, depressed, mentally ill, and/or uncooperative to de-escalate behavior, gain their confidence and cooperation.

* Re-directs behavior of juveniles using role modeling, facilitating problem solving, reminders of expectations, cognitive interventions and coaching. Communicates and provides appropriate interventions for potential developmental disabilities, mental health crises and medical and/or emotional needs.

* Transports and maintains supervision of juveniles by driving a motor vehicle in secure transports.

* Provides supervision of visitors including but not limited to juvenile family members and approved visitors, service providers, attorneys and volunteers/interns.

Safety and Security

* Maintains the safety and security of the facility including keys, tools and equipment control; conducts inspections, security checks and searches; reports any improperly functioning equipment and needed repairs. Conducts and documents head count/bed checks in accordance with facility standards.

* Performs searches of juvenile and/or property; secures medications and contraband or other non-allowed program items; monitors use of cleaning supplies and keeps supplies secured when not in use.

* When non-physical interventions or de-escalation have been unsuccessful, manages specialized behavior problems with out-of-control juveniles by utilizing physical intervention and restraint techniques to prevent harm to the juvenile or others in accordance with policy, training and program certification.

* Responds when First Aid is needed and to medical emergencies. Complies with Universal Precautions.

Administrative

* Performs responsibilities for admission and release from programs. Completes initial assessment and screenings for medical/mental health needs; completes data entry related paperwork.

* Prepares paperwork and documentation required by policy and procedure. Documents individual juvenile's behavior and performance as observed by daily contact and supervision methods including evaluating and rating behaviors; writing behavior/incident reports; documenting individual skills training and skill reinforcement; scheduling youth activities through the computerized systems; maintaining rosters; completing shift documentation and/or records; exhibiting clear communication both verbally and in writing;

maintaining confidentiality.

* Responds to e-mails, voicemails and memos in a timely manner; establishes and maintains positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, customers and other agencies by maintaining regular and punctual work attendance.

* Complies with training requirements.

* Possesses a Food Handler's card or will obtain one within the first 30 days of hire. Document meal and snack counts.

* Has and maintains a valid Oregon Class C driver's license with…