p>Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Trains new staff; acts as lead worker for grants and special programs; updates policies and Post orders; conducts and assists with high risk transports; plans, organizes and supervises programs for residents, including such activities as housekeeping chores, personal hygiene, meals, prosocial activities and recreational activities; conducts individual, group and family discussions to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through the use of evidence- or research-based practices; assists residents to gain insight into themselves and their relationships with others; models prosocial behavior; provides coaching and mentoring; maintains effective discipline and instructs in acceptable behavior and pro-social activities and communication; maintains visual surveillance and follows prescribed security measures; takes proper action for non-cooperating residents; maintains necessary logs, records, and reports; admits and releases residents upon proper authority; communicates with parents/guardians, probation officers, law enforcement, and other individuals as required; explains the purposes and procedures of the facility; remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence; assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility; designated to handle supervisory responsibilities in the supervisor's absence; and is available to work all shifts.
Ability to: Learn and apply the practices, procedures, and interventions of evidenced-based or research based practices including Motivational Interviewing techniques and core correctional practices used in detention and custody of youth; respond constructively to behavior problems and gain the cooperation of residents; demonstrate positive role modeling; respond calmly and appropriately to emergency and crisis situations; plan and direct a group of residents in work, meal, education, and leisure time activities; learn to anticipate and prevent acts of violence to persons and property; learn applicable medical terminology and to deliver medications; write clear and concise log entries and reports; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate effective judgment; maintain a professional demeanor.