Job Description Lucas County Juvenile Court
Job Title: Residential Specialist
Civil Service Status: Unclassified
Department: Youth Treatment Center
Job Code: 9
Starting Annual Salary: $45,455.92 Reports To: Assigned Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non - Exempt Supervises: N/A
Job Purpose: Provides a supervised, safe, secure and clean environment for adolescents who are detained in the Youth Treatment Center.
"In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge."
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.
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:
- Educational 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.
I have read all minimum position requirements, court expectations, essential job functions and other information contained within this job position description and understand that I will be held to performance standards related to this information.
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Employee’s Printed Name Employee Signature Date
Last Update: 6/10/2015
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Toledo, OH 43609 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Toledo, OH 43609: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
