Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority.)
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Knowledge of adolescent behavior and various treatment and counseling modalities.
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Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in a tactful and courteous manner with diverse parties and to prepare clear, complete, and logical reports.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, court administration, and other stakeholders from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
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Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
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Ability to remain calm and in control in an emergency, or stressful situations.
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Ability to restrain youth in a physical confrontation.
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Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
Minimum Qualifications: (Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained.)
High School diploma or equivalent plus two years of work experience with troubled youth.
Necessary Special Requirement:
Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from state of residence, and provide proof of such.
Must possess and maintain state mandated auto liability insurance and properly licensed/reliable vehicle, and provide proof of such.
Must be able to successfully pass physical exam/physical abilities performance test.
All candidates selected for employment will be subject to background screenings as part of the hiring process. Certain positions may also require additional checks, including but not limited to education verification, child abuse and neglect clearances, drug screenings, and physical assessments, as applicable to the responsibilities of the role.
Due to the court’s obligation to provide supervision for youth within its facilities seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, and to assure an appropriate staff-to-youth ratio, shift leader positions are considered by nature shift work and work hours and days off will be assigned by the hiring manager. The ability to work different shifts and different days, as well as mandatory overtime is considered an essential job function and fundamental to the work of a shift leader. Work days and hours and location assignments are neither permanent nor guaranteed. Employees may be reassigned to a different shift, work day, schedule, facility, department or job in the interest of safety and security of the youth and staff within a facility or to better meet the needs of the department or organization as a whole. Management may make changes to the organizational structure as needed, including but not limited to the reassignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions and opening, moving, or closing facilities and units.