Court Expectations of Employee: • Adheres to Court Policy and Procedures • Acts as a role model both within and outside the Court • Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships • Maintains a positive and respectful approach both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court • Performs duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments meeting Department productivity standards • Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues • Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload • Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position meeting Court attendance standards Essential Job Functions: • Supervise youth as required both inside and outside of the facility. • Monitor the safety, security and care of the youth while following accepted rules for movement and control. • Perform individual room housekeeping checks, check locks, read report from previous shifts and confer with previous shift personnel. • Assist with orientation to the Youth Treatment Center and educate residents in socially acceptable behavior. • Assist the teaching staff with classroom activities such as tutoring, arts and crafts, etcetera. • Assist with self-administration of resident’s medications as instructed. • Assist other staff with resident pat-downs, and movement within the facility. • Supervise recreational activities such as sports, calisthenics, games, crafts, etcetera. • Provide supervision to residents, family and others during visitation. • Supervise meal delivery to assigned living unit and participate in eating with the youth. • Complete incident reports as necessary. Maintain daily Com. Log and progress notes. • Must communicate via regular meetings with counseling, treatment, education and medical staff, social service agencies and other professional staff. • Deescalate residents utilizing proper Crisis Prevention Intervention protocol. • Handle behavior problems on an emergency basis according to established procedures. • Maintain living unit inventories. • Ensure youth understand and follow all Youth Treatment Center rules and regulations. • Follow program schedule on a daily basis. • Report all maintenance and other equipment problems/needs to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Other Job Duties and Responsibilities: • May be required to provide assistance to other staff in a crisis situation. • May be involved in facilitating group counseling, treatment, education and programs. • May be required to work irregular hours, including expanded and rotating shifts for 24-hour coverage. • Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as assigned. • All other duties as assigned. Language Skills: • Requires the ability to read, write and present information both verbally and in writing on individual and group basis. • Must write legibly. Mathematical Skills: • Requires the ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the ability to calculate percentages and decimals. Reasoning Ability: • Requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, apply common sense, carryout instructions and independently problem solve situations that arise and require immediate resolution. Physical Demands: • Ability to walk (to include up and down multiple flights of stairs), stoop, bend, use hands, move objects, reach, push and pull on a regular basis. • Ability to talk, hear and see both with distance vision and ability to focus on juveniles being supervised. • Must be able to restrain and subdue a violent or uncooperative juvenile when required and assist others in doing so. Work Environment: • Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, communicable diseases or pathogenic substances. Minimum Position Requirements: Education/Training: Associate Degree in corrections, criminal justice, social services, or a closely related field. Bachelor degree preferred. Experience/Knowledge/Background: At least one (1) year relevant work experience required; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in Court or Juvenile Justice systems is highly desirable. Skills: Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Appearance/Personality: Courtesy and a professional business demeanor and presentation are essential. Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Must be able to use awareness of cultural values and biases to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. Special Requirements: Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age; have a valid driver’s license; and submit to a pre-employment screening (including physical exam, psychological exam, TB screen, drug screen) criminal record check and in-depth reference check. In this position there is a high probability of experiencing situations that involve an elevated stress level while dealing with violent or uncooperative youth.