Juvenile Supervision Officer

Juvenile Supervision Officer Salary $44,294.76 Annually Location: Midland, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2019-00273 Department: Juvenile Detention Opening Date: 12/16/2022

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Juveniles and Staffs safety, health, and general welfare are of primary concern. Guides, directs, supervises, and counsels juveniles on their behavior and attitudes. This position handles all aspects of admitting juveniles into the Justice Center. Also completes all aspects of the intake process, including, but not limited to, pat downs, strip searches and paperwork; while supervising all activities of the Juveniles. This includes: serving of meals, cleaning facility, and indoor/outdoor activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of residents in all areas of therapeutic programming.
• Staff should be proficient in the English language and able to put essential communications into written form.
• Receive and screen youth from juvenile court and all approved law enforcement agencies and completes all necessary paperwork.
• Prevent or reduce the likelihood of escape through ability to control manipulative, aggressive or violent behavior.
• Administer medication and record on appropriate forms.
• Complete all daily reports and assignments.
• Document youth behavior and progress.
• Communicate through proper channels with internal and external customers including parents, outside providers, professional, and other department personnel.
• Adhere to all Juvenile Services Policies and Procedures and State TJJD standards and ethics at all times.
• Ability to work and shift/schedule assigned by the director or designee.
• Work as part of the detention team.
• Maintain appropriate training and certification in accordance with departmental and TJJD standards.

Qualifications, Education, and/or experience All staff must have dependable transportation and a telephone/cell phone in the event Culver needs to contact them. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum:

• High School Graduate or its equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and of good moral character.
• Direct child care or aggressive youth care a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and/or ability

• Operate computers; read and understand manuals, instructions, and documents; write reports; administer CPR; manage aggressive behavior in juveniles as per Handle With Care training; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and juveniles.
• Knowledge of BCJJCs Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as TJJD Standards to ensure compliance.
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to maintain non-violent restraint, first aid, and CPR certifications.

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, write or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend, crouch, and kneel; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift up to 20 pounds such as, stacks of records, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Health and Safety The ability to control violent behavior with non-violent physical restraint techniques is needed. While performing the responsibilities of this job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate to loud and outdoor activities in all climates and weather are needed.

Benefits

• HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE: Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if they take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly. Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense. Employees become eligible for this coverage on the 91st day of employment. Prices for other insurance are listed here.
• LONG TERM DISABILITY: Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits. This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county.
• CAFETERIA PLAN: All regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS: Midland County offers five deferred compensation plans. Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.
• RETIREMENT PLAN: The county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment. Employees automatically deposit 7% of their salary. Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS. The county matches employee deposits by 200% and interest at retirement. An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75".
• DEATH BENEFIT PLANS: There are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.
• SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND: If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one years compensation, based on the employees most recent regular rate of pay for the employees regular position.
• SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT: To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County.
• SOCIAL SECURITY: All employees of the county are covered by social security. The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION: All employees of the county are covered by the workers compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium. This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries.
• LEAVE TIME: Regular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances.
• FREE WELLNESS CLINIC: for anyone over the age of 3 covered by Midland Countys insurance.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• LONGEVITY PAY: Upon completion of one (1) year of service, each employee receives longevity pay. Longevity pay is paid at a rate of sixty dollars ($60.00) per year of service to the county. This longevity pay is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis.
• TELADOC SERVICES: as of 1/1/19 This service gives you access to a medical professional via the internet at no charge to the employee. To use this service, you must be covered under the County medical plan and register with Teladoc.

Employer Midland County Address: 500 N Loraine St Midland, Texas, 79701 Phone: 432-688-4852 Website: https://www.co.midland.tx.us/383/Human-Resources