Juvenile Justice Specialist 6
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- Office of Juvenile JusticeSwanson Center for Youth-Monroe4701 South Grand St. Monroe LA 71202vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe Louisiana.
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:
Three 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
Three 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 subordinate staff in the provision of a secure environment and appropriate therapeutic aspects of youth care.
- Makes on-site visits and inspections.
- Reviews team reports submitted to the security office.
- Consults and counsels with subordinate staff and supervisors.
- Performs consultative sessions with other disciplines.
- Reviews youth care monitoring results done in accordance with the quality assurance plan of the security department.
- Assists in development of policies and procedures as related to security and youth care by complying with consultation request from supervisory staff members of other disciplines or from administration and serving on committees as appointed.
- Assists with special projects as requested by supervisor or administration.
- Completes performance planning evaluations and identifies educational programs which will enhance subordinates job abilities.
- Provides on-the-job training or assigns individuals to appropriate educational programs.
- Documents employee problems and confers with Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) regarding appropriate action to be taken.
- Serves as principal assistant to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) and assumes the duties of that position in his/her absence.
- Develops and serves as instructor in educational programs both inside and outside facility as requested.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 title has a Special Entrance Rate of$2109.60 biweekly.
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.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). 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 the LouisianaEmployment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us know atthat time ifyou 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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