Confers with superiors, probation officers, co-workers, and other resource persons regarding institutional procedures and specific behavioral problems of juvenilesMay be required to physically intervene in physical confrontations between one or more minors or between minor(s) and staff; and may have to physically restrain a minor who is behaving in a violent manner until he/she is able to control his/her own behaviorAttends required staff meetings in addition to required training sessionsMaintains proper health measures for all minors; may be required to dispense prescribed medication and document the information in medical logs; and administers CPR and First Aid as necessaryMay be required to work as the Officer In Charge (OIC) or shift supervisor in the absence of the Juvenile Institutions Supervisor and the Senior Juvenile Institutions OfficerTo view the complete job description, visit the Monterey County website: Juvenile Institutions Officer IITHE SUCCESSFUL CANIDATEWill have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Working Knowledge of: Physical and psychological development patterns of children and adolescentsFactors contributing to delinquent behaviors and attitudes of juveniles and adultsTechniques for supervising and directing work and leisure time activitiesPractices and procedures utilized in the detention, custody and care of juvenile delinquentsPrinciples and practices of counseling within a rehabilitative settingBasic interviewing and investigative techniques and proceduresPrinciples and practices of First Aid and CPRSkill and Ability to: Maintain objective attitude and relationships with delinquent juveniles and probationersInterview and counsel individuals from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgroundsWrite clear and concise reports of observations and incidentsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingRespond appropriately to stressful and potentially violent situations Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. Examples of Duties Maintains security and safety for all staff and minors; conducts searches of clients upon entry in the facility or as required; and conducts required area searchesAssesses behavior of clients, and prepares individual reports on progress and behavior which are submitted to the Juvenile Court; completes incident reports and other documents and notations for departmental filesMay be required to accept a special assignment: a) Home Supervision: supervise minors in the community, b) Be Aware Program: supervise minors in the community and making educational presentations; c) Resource Team: provide crisis intervention liaison with parents and Probation Officer, and provide special supportive services to minors in custodyMaintains discipline; orients youth in juvenile facilities by distributing rules, demonstrating certain procedures, and explaining both legal and custodial procedures appropriate to situation(s) of detained juvenilesConducts individual and group counseling sessionsOrganizes and conducts recreational activities; may develop, teach, and conduct recreational or work skill program; oversees work program, i.e., routine cleaning and maintenanceMay be required to transport and supervise minors out of the facility in secured custody to medical appointments, court appearances, hospital, etc.