County of Galveston

Emergency Operations     Classification:  Tier   1             

POSITION:  2561180500       

Relief Worker                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

SUPERVISOR:     David Terrell

TITLE:   Deputy Director of  Detention      

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  REGULAR [ ]   TEMPORARY [ ]    FULL-TIME [ ]   PART-TIME [XX ]    INTERN [ ]  HOURS WORKED:      PER WEEK     EXEMPT [ ]   NON-EXEMPT [X]

Pay Grade: 00      Pay Step: 00    Hourly: $12.12    

 Employee functions under minimal supervision.   Maintains safety for everyone and ensures continuous security.  Follows the established guidelines and procedures in regular daily tasks.  Must be mature, patient, and show evidence of personal qualities of character and be able to use good judgment.  Unusual problems or deviations from policy are referred to supervisor on duty and/ or Deputy Director, and/ or the Director.

1.        Care, custody, and control of juveniles assigned to Juvenile Justice Department programs including guidance, crisis intervention and re-direction of juveniles in connection with their conduct, attitudes, and relationships;

2.        Must be able to lead and interact through participation in therapeutic, physical, athletic, and recreational activities with juveniles;

3.        Prepare detailed reports (incident, observation, etc...) as required and submit to supervisors on a daily basis;

4.        Guide delinquent participants to effectively channel behavior in a more positive manner using approved therapeutic approach, education, self discipline, responsibility, and respect for authority, oneself, and the community, on a daily basis;

5.          Conduct physical fitness and teach juveniles close order drills, on a daily basis or as required;

6.           Provide disciplinary support to school personnel in the event disruptive behavior is exhibited by a juvenile, on a daily basis;

7.           Ensure compliance with program rules, expectations, policies and procedures, etc…, on a daily basis;

8.          Admit, process, and conduct orientation with newly admitted juveniles to their assigned program; advising juveniles as to the rules and

             as to the observance of discipline requirements, on a daily basis;

9.         Attendance of Staff Meetings required.

10.         Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

 To meet employment eligibility requirements for appointment as a Juvenile Detention Officer, a person must (1) be twenty-one years of age or older (2)  be of good moral character (e.g., no disqualifying criminal history pursuant to TAC 349.7 (a) (B-D) and 343.15(c); (3rd) have obtained a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); (4) have a valid Texas drivers license; and (5) have a good driving record.

 Preference may be given to applicants who: have acquired a Bachelor's Degree conferred by a college or university accredited by accrediting organization recognized by the coordinating board, Texas College and University System in criminology, corrections, social work, psychology, sociology, or other related field of study;  have one or more year(s) of experience in full-time casework, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders, disadvantaged persons, emotionally disturbed and/or violent children; have served honorably in the U.S. military.

 Certification / Recertification: To be eligible for certification the applicant must meet eligibility requirements for appointment as a Juvenile Detention Officer, shall not have disqualifying criminal history pursuant to TAC 349.7 (a) (B-D) and 343.15(c), must obtain current CPR certification, current First Aid certification, current physical restraint training/ certification, and forty (40) hours of in-hire training that is approved by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, within the first six months of employment, to become certified as a Juvenile Detention Officer.  Thereafter, applicant must (maintain and hold certification throughout employment) re-certify every two years, not have disqualifying criminal history, receive eighty (80) hours of training every two years and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR, and physical restraint.  Staff should maintain record of completed training for certification.

1.        Must be reliable and motivated towards helping others; be mature, patient, and show evidence of personal qualities or character and empathy; be able to use good judgement, able to control temper, relate in a friendly manner and follow guidelines, policies, and procedures; and be able to work in close contact with children (10-16 years of age) and must be able to work with physical, emotionally disturbed, and/or violent children.

2.           Basic Typing Skills (minimum of 25 words per minute) and basic knowledge of computers.

3.           Ability to communicate fluently, both written and oral, in English.

 This position should be prepared to deal with emotionally disturbed and/or violent children.  You must also be aware of crisis prevention and be familiar with restraint.  The threat to physically restrain violent youth, who could pose harm to themselves or others, exists at all times.

 The following physical demands would exist in the every day duties of this position: Standing (40%), Walking (40%), Sitting (20%); Lifting and/or Carrying (1-45 lbs.) - charts, clothing, etc.; Pushing and/or Pulling in physical restraint; Reaching to retain objects in high places; Stooping and/or Kneeling to search or check under chairs, tables, etc (for contraband); Speaking and Hearing in order to communicate with the juveniles; and Sight in order to maintain security of the facility and juveniles.

 This position has access to juvenile criminal records, social histories, school records, psychological evaluations, psychiatric evaluations, etc.

 Upon job offer, applicant must be able to pass a background check, drug test, a psychological exam, and provide a military discharge certificate, all of which are subject to annual review.

THIS STATEMENT ACCURATELY DESCRIBES THE WORK REQUIRED IN ONE POSITION OR IN EACH OF A GROUP OF POSITIONS IN THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL, IS ADEQUATE FOR PURPOSES OF EVALUATION.

Signature of Approving Supervisor                             Date

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Signature of Employee                                                   Date

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Monday, March 03, 2008