Juvenile Justice Specialist 4
Juvenile Justice Specialist 4
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- Office of Juvenile JusticeSwanson Center for Youth-Columbia132 Hwy 850 Columbia LA 71418vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in ColumbiaLouisiana.
The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court
Our MissionThe Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe andeffective individualized services to youth who will become productivelaw-abiding citizens.Our VisionOJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with familiescommunities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their livestoward responsible citizenship.Guiding PrinciplesHonesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.Achievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.Versatility - To value promote and support diversity and cultural competence.Ethical - To be ethical; to do the right thing both legally and morally.Focused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.Accountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.Informed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.Harmonious - To be inclusive involve all parties both external and internal who need to be part of theprocess.HAVE FAITH: Together we help change lives.Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus:
Two years of experience in a residential correctional behavioral health or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth clinical care custody or security; OR
Two years of experience in Probation and Parole.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Supervises and directs staff in the provision of a secure environment.
- Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy.
- Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on facility grounds (this includes youth employees and visitors).
- Monitors youth movement and provides youth count as per facility policy.
- Makes security checks of buildings grounds fences doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.
- Follows procedure for searching youth living quarters etc. to control contraband and avoid litigation.
- Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots fire etc.; maintains a level of functioning which does not induce panic among youth or employees.
- Institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside facility.
- Responds to order to report to duty during elopement (or other unusual occurrences) and mans duty stations as assigned.
- Supervises those youth assigned to his/her area and contributes toward creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment.
- Keeps youth records etc. on all youth in his/her unit.
- Assists with all routine clinics details and laboratory work for youth (under the guidance of the medical staff).
- Accompanies youth to recreational and occupational therapies and all off-the-facility activities to provide security and therapeutic assistance.
- Participates and assists clinical treatment team members with groups of youth in therapeutic activities.
- Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings advising others about observations and recommendations.
- Maintains adequate records for each youth in their assigned area for unusual happenings such as side effects from drugs behavior problems eating and sleeping problems or suicidal or homicidal attempts or threats and any elopements or any attempts of elopements.
- Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for youth by assisting in the cleaning of the physical surroundings furnishings and equipment and other items in the unit.
- Completes performance planning evaluations and identifies educational programs which will enhance the subordinates job abilities.
- Provides on-the-job training or assigns individuals to appropriate educational programs as needed.
- Documents employee problems and refers to Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 for action.
- Assesses and completes security assessment forms on youth; utilizes this means to direct subordinates and other staff members in regard to security considerations for individual youth
- Participates in educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned to increase knowledge base and job skills.
- Incumbents are subject to twenty-four-hour call.
- Consults on a regular basis with Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 regarding problems on his/her assigned area and for direction in solving problems.
- Performs any related duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 title has a Special Entrance Rate of$1842.40biweekly.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.Required Experience:
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