Senior Corrections Officer - Independent Living Trainer - Juv CORRECTIONS

at  Sedgwick County

Department: CORRECTIONS
Pay: $21.95 per hour | This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $1,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.
Work Schedule: Various Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.
Performs routine work involving the observation, security, supervision, and training of juvenile clients in a 24-hour correctional facility. Leads client programming activities within the facility or, as approved, outside the facility, with emphasis on security, behavior modification, control, and modeling of prosocial attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors.
Activities Monitor
Supervise and monitor the programming activities of juvenile clients in detention or residential facilities
Lead recreation, instructional, or educational activities.
Ensure maintenance of sufficient material inventories for activities.
Group Facilitation
Complete assigned supervision, maintenance, and/or instruction roles in client programs.
Instruct clients in the Independent Living Curriculum. Keep records for GED class participation and the related tracking of participants.
Develop and implement activities for clients covering such topics as life skills, cultural diversity, risk topics, etc.
Provide recruitment, coordination, and training of volunteers.
Escort clients to and from activities; engage in liaison and other communication necessary to monitor activities of residents.
Supervisor Extender
Assist in providing situational counseling for clients regarding their behavior to help them cope with program requirements; application of approved emergency intervention when appropriate; administer first aid and CPR.
Initiate disciplinary action when clients violate rules, write disciplinary reports, issue consequences, and supervise the application of consequences. Investigate incidents and conduct hearings.
Assume shift supervisory duties when other supervisors are absent (relief shift supervisor).
Assist supervisors with routine duties and tasks to ensure facility is being operated in accordance with policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications: Six months of experience working with juvenile or adult clients. Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Three accredited hours from a college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. Transcript verifying education credits is required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions. Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screens. Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate

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