Juvenile Supervision Officer Part-Time; L..f.e

JUVENILE SUPERVISION OFFICER PART‑TIME (L.I.F.E.) HOURLY: $15.00

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All JSOs and JSO/RPOs are under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisors, Operations Managers, and Facility Administrator.

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Associate's Degree in a related field of criminal justice, psychology, or government preferred; must have a high school diploma or GED.

• Must be over twenty-one (21) years of age (for state certification requirements);
• Current Texas Driver's License and must have current automobile insurance;
• Ability to communicate effectively (reading, writing, and understanding) in English is required; bilingual is preferred;
• Able to submit to a drug urinalysis pre‑screening exam and pass a criminal background check. If the candidate for employment does have a criminal record, it must be cleared through the requirements as set forth by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;

• Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification;
• Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and First Aid (FA);
• Handle with Care (HWC) State Approved Restraint Technique Certification

• Provide direct supervision of all resident's daily activities, including but not limited to the education program, basic arts and crafts, outdoor activities all while maintaining safety and order of all residents. In addition, may be required to provide one-to-one supervision where appropriate to ensure the safety of residents classified as moderate or high risk for suicide.
• Conduct random observation checks not to exceed ten (10) minutes on residents during non-program hours and anytime a resident is placed in their assigned room/housing unit either on a paper observation log or by using the Spartan handheld device via the Guardian RDIF program.
• Supervise resident placed on suicide classification and document observation checks as outlined in the facilities Suicide Prevention Intervention Plan.
• Monitor and documentation of resident behavior while conducting observation checks.
• Assign and supervise residents in daily housekeeping details as required by maintaining accountability of all residents and equipment and ensure that the environment is safe, clean, and secure. Immediately report all unsafe/unsecure areas to the shift supervisor.
• Implement available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies and effective treatment intervention programs.
• Ensure that residents are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behaviors as outlined in the resident handbook and discipline plan.
• Facilitate cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities.
• Facilitate and participate in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) nurture groups and teamwork activities.
• Implement appropriate disciplinary sanctions and effective TBRI interventions while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Observe and document resident's behavior and maintain basic discipline and control of residents through careful and consistent enforcement of the rules, regulations and procedures.
• Maintain accountability of residents assigned to your care. Radio all movements, non‑compliant behavior and head counts into control.
• Summarize information and complete written reports on incidents that occur, using data from direct witnessing or other sources.
• Provide individual and crisis coping techniques such as de‑escalation skills to maintain control of situations and help relieve the resident's anxieties and tension.
• Monitor security and fire alarm systems, including closed circuit monitors.
• Transport residents to off‑site locations as required, to include medical and funeral services.
• Maintain communication with other staff to ensure continuity of…