Do you want to make a difference in the lives of juvenile youth today? Are you someone who can strike the balance of law and order and compassion and rehabilitation? Are you well versed in criminal justice and current and proven counseling methods? Do you want to work for an organization where you are valued, can grow in your career, and give back to your community? If this resonates with you, we encourage you to apply to become a Juvenile Residential Treatment Officer with Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD).
Please note: This position requires that you be available to work a non-traditional work schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. You may be required to work any of the following shifts upon hire, and the Department may reassign you to a different shift at any time in order to meet operational needs: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM; 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM; and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. There are shift and certification pay premiums that may be applicable.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Residential Treatment Officer I
This is the second in a series of five juvenile residential treatment-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who have been placed in the juvenile residential facility by the court system. Duties performed are of routine to moderately complex nature and type and may initially perform duties in training together with a higher-level staff member. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Residential Treatment Officer II
This is the third in a series of five juvenile residential treatment-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who have been placed in the juvenile residential facility by the court system. Duties performed are of a more complex nature and type. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Residential Treatment Officer III
This is the fourth in a series of five juvenile residential treatment-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who have been placed in the juvenile residential facility by the court system. Duties performed are of a complex nature and type. This classification assists in recommending available treatment plans and training other juvenile residential treatment positions in addition to the normal range of duties. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides direct supervision of all client daily activities.
- Maintains accountability of all clients and equipment and ensures that the environment is safe, clean and secure.
- Assesses juveniles, assists in developing treatment plans and implements available treatment plans, corrective disciplinary strategies and effective treatment intervention programs.
- Ensures that clients are aware of and understand their responsibilities and appropriate behavior.
- Conducts cognitive skill groups and teamwork activities.
- Models competency in direct care principles for less experienced staff.
- Documents clients' behavior and enters into department computer information system.
- Develops strategies for case management.
- Assists in training other juvenile residential treatment employees.
- Provides individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required.
- Ensures environment is safe and clean.
- Maintains order and discipline.
- Physically restrains aggressive clients using approved protocols, as required.
- Transports clients to other facilities, as required.
- Serves on committees and participates in special projects.
- Maintains communication with other staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Assists in investigating incidents involving clients.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Residential Treatment Officer I: $22.73-$26.14
Associate’s degree in Human Services or a directly related field AND one (1) year experience in direct client care, counseling, law enforcement, corrections or a directly related field;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Residential Treatment Officer II: $23.41-$27.51
Associate’s degree in Human Services or a directly related field AND two (2) years’ experience in direct client care, counseling, law enforcement, corrections or a directly related field;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Residential Treatment Officer III: $24.23-$28.47
Associate’s degree in Human Services or a directly related field AND three (3) years’ experience in direct client care, counseling, law enforcement, corrections or a directly related field;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Certification as a Juvenile Detention Officer or eligible for certification within six (6) months of date of hire, including successful completion of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, First Aid and Handle with Care (state approved physical restraint technique).
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50-100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and basic office equipment. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to stressful environment and client and customer contact for extended periods of time.
Work Hours:
Shift work: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Must be able to work all three shifts as needed.) Works some holidays, nights and weekends.
Location:
2515 S. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78744.
Department:
Juvenile Probation.
Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Test, Education, and Employment History Check Required.
You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position. Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
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