Essential Job Functions: Provides on-going supervision and conducts regular hourly checks of same sex juveniles; observes behavior in order to detect security, safety, emotional and/or medical problems; reports any problems observed; counsels with juveniles as appropriate; conducts intake for same sex juveniles admitted to detention; issues clothing, linens, hygiene supplies, prescription medication; prepares juveniles for court, hearings, other appointments; checks out detainees when released; implements and oversees academic and recreational programs; intervenes to break up altercations, restrain out-of-control juveniles; conducts pat searches of same sex juveniles, does room checks, etc. as assigned; helps maintains safety and security of facility, overall cleanliness of physical building; reports any security, mechanical and maintenance problems that are observed; ensures delinquent and status areas are kept clean; does laundry; assists with food preparation when required; serves meals and snacks; collects and counts utensils; attends daily shift change meetings to receive instructions and exchange information regarding current conditions; completes required paperwork at end of each shift, including daily confinement and check lists, behavior reports, incident reports.