Juvenile Institutions Officer Job Santa Maria area,California USA,Social Work

SALARY / BENEFITS:

$75,408.32 - $96,158.40 Annually, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

Vacation:12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
Holidays:12 days per year.
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan:Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 2.
For County benefits, please visit here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

The Probation Department is accepting applications to fill full-time vacancies for the Juvenile Institutions Officer position at the Juvenile Justice Center, located in Santa Maria, California. We are accepting applications to establish one list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies at that location. Therefore, applicants must be willing to accept an assignment at the Juvenile Justice Center.

It is required that you select the “Santa Maria” location on the application to be considered.

Some positions that may be filled by this recruitment have been vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CS Rule 1414) and the duration of those appointments shall be subject to the return of the individuals who are on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under CS Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

THE

POSITION:

Under direction, supervises, controls, guides, routinely counsels and motivates a group of youths and young adults in detention and/or treatment facilities; performs related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess

Strong written and verbal communication
Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
Excellent command presence
Good moral character
Credibility
Integrity

Orients, observes, supervises controls, motivates, counsels, and maintains headcount of youths in a detention and/or treatment facility; enforces disciplinary rules and policies of the institution/facility; delivers medication as prescribed; participates in individual, group, or crisis counseling and facilitates the application of certain programs and compliance with case plans.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates work project details, recreation, and leisure activities for youth detainees; ensures youths complete activities within allotted time frames.

Observes and writes reports on the attitude, behavior, and adjustment of youth detainees; recommends intervals at which suicidal youths should be observed; and enters pertinent narrative and statistical information into computer programs.

Supervises youth and young adults detainees during showers in order to ensure hygiene and security; supervises youth and young adults in performing work details.

Receives and releases youth and young adults; may make intake and release decisions; contacts and informs parents/guardians of case status; supervises visits between parents and youths; supervises youths who are on alternative release status or on probation and living at home.

Redirects and/or physically restrains assaultive youths; secures and transports detained youth and young adults.

Participates in the development of case plans; participates in team meetings with youth/young adults and family members, schools, and mental health professionals to determine case plan objectives and treatment goals.

Occasionally assists in the routine preparation and serving/distribution of meals.

May train colleagues in a specialized area of expertise; may train and guide Extra Help employees and volunteers.

May act as lead officer of a shift, as needed.

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the employment standards.

In order to determine if you meet the employment standards you must have the following qualifications:

A combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities (Some examples of positions with relatable experience include: social workers, case managers, coaches, correctional officers, guidance counselors, behavioral…