Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 (Tactical Response)

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth

4701 South Grand St.

Monroe, LA 71202

This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

The Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,109.60 biweekly.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in a residential, correctional, mental health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security.

OR

Three years of experience in Probation and Parole.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

One year of continuous employment in any field of work will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must have attained eighteenth birthday at the time of application.

An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To assist in ensuring that the integrity of security is intact, that application of clinical treatment by security staff is appropriate, and security staff  are managed in accordance with facility policy.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct over the Juvenile Justice Specialist 5.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Office of Juvenile Justice

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 by responsibility for second-line supervision in serving as the principal assistant to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7).

Differs from the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) by lack of managerial responsibilities over the total security/therapeutic program.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Supervises and directs subordinate staff in the provision of a secure environment and appropriate therapeutic aspects of youth care.

Makes on-site visits and inspections.

Reviews team reports submitted to the security office.

Consults and counsels with subordinate staff and supervisors.

Performs consultative sessions with other disciplines.

Reviews youth care monitoring results done in accordance with the quality assurance plan of the security department.

Assists in development of policies and procedures as related to security and youth care by complying with consultation request from supervisory staff members of other disciplines, or from administration and serving on committees as appointed.

Assists with special projects as requested by supervisor or administration.

Completes performance planning evaluations and identifies educational programs which will enhance subordinates' job abilities.

Provides on-the-job training or assigns individuals to appropriate educational programs.

Documents employee problems and confers with Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) regarding appropriate action to be taken.

Serves as principal assistant to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) and assumes the duties of that position in his/her absence.

Develops and serves as instructor in educational programs, both inside and outside facility, as requested.

Performs related duties as assigned.