Temporary/Seasonal Juvenile Supervision Officer I/Youth Engagement Specialist

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.

• Conducts and/or coordinates social casework activities
• 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
• Supervises and redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
• Readily complies with departmental / countywide policies and Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards
• Oversees the daily activities of residents (i.e. education, physical education, group activities, hygiene, housekeeping chores, meals, visitations, etc.)
• Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
• Performs intake, admission, and release of residents and completes all necessary paperwork
• Operates departmental and personal vehicles to transport residents as needed
• 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)
• Completes all daily documentation reports, including youth behavior and progress reports
• Maintains a clean and safe living environment in designated facility

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Shift Supervisor
• Direct Reports – No

• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)
• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
• Position involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and squatting

• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building
• Maximum security facility behind locked doors
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
• Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes

• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
• Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Not have a disqualifying criminal history as defined in Texas Administrative Code Chapter 344
• Be at least 21 years of age per Texas Administrative Code Section 344.200

• Valid driver's license

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Supervision Officer certification
• First aid certification

• One (1) year of experience working with youth (i.e. teaching, counseling, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Drug screening: Yes
• Criminal background check: Yes
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry check
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.