Residential Treatment Officer I/Juvenile Detention Officer I

at  Bexar County

JOB

The Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department (BCJPD) is the juvenile justice agency for Bexar County, Texas. We work with young people who are detained and provide detention, custody, diagnosis, education and support to young people ages 10 - 17. We are seeking positive, assertive, reliable and confident individuals for the role of Residential Treatment Officer I or a Juvenile Detention Officer I to serve as role models and provide guidance and support to youth in a structured environment. In addition, to learning the fundamental principles of the juvenile justice system, Residential Treatment Officer and Juvenile Detention Officers have a unique opportunity to use interpersonal skills that positively impact the lives of youth. Our ideal candidate will actively engage youth during various daily activities, including but not limited to facilitating individual/group treatment sessions; recreational and educational activities; ensuring safety and security in the program, and supervising the interactions between youth.Mission Statement. Achieve positive change with children and their families by emphasizing individual responsibility and community safety.

Serve as a role model to youth and assist them in developing, coping, social and life skills while providing guidance and support through daily interaction, and promote positive outcomes for youth by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships and furnishing the support needed to building on leadership strengthsCollaborate as a part of a team to oversee and supervise youth in secure residential programsMonitor and maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment free of contraband through supervision rounds, head counts, indoor and outdoor security checks and searches of youth and visitorsObserve the conduct and behavior of youth and take appropriate action in accordance with Departmental policies to ensure the safety of staff and youthProvide one-to-one observations and physical interventions where appropriate to ensure the safety of youth and staff during crisis situations including suicide, mental health and medical watchesProvide crisis and behavior management in accordance with Departmental policies to youth as needed as a means to prevent and/or de-escalate crisis situationsInteract and facilitate discussions with families and visitors to encourage family engagement and identify positive supports for the youth while in custodyDocument behavioral issues to identify patterns and monitor changes; complete incident reports, transport youth to court or appointments outside the program, as needed, and complete medical, visitor and daily operations’ logs to inform appropriate personnel during meetings and shift changes.