Youth Attendant USA Jobs

Job Title:	Youth Attendant
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$14.18 Hourly
Job Type:	Part-Time (20 TO 29 HOURS)
Location:	9701 Portal Road, Papillion, NE, Nebraska

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NOTE: this is a continuous posting - you may not be contacted for further consideration until there is an Open Position. Works under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and/or Sr. Juvenile Services Officer providing direct supervision and using independent judgment in regards to the care of juveniles who are in the custody for placement at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) and/or custody of the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate, direct, and monitor the daily activities of juveniles. Adhere strictly to established departmental policies, procedures, and orders. Communicate and establish rapport and trust with juveniles to facilitate meaningful interactions, problem solving, and exchange of ideas. Ensure the confidentiality of all departmental communications, documents, and correspondence. Review resident pass-on information and reports from previous shift. Maintain security, order, and discipline to prevent disturbances, escapes, and safety of all residents, staff, and the community. Process new juveniles including, but not limited to, intake procedures, escorts, and providing orientation to the rules and regulations of the JJC. Search and maintain a log of behavior incidents, movement and observations, sustain knowledge of room assignments and classifications, and monitor juvenile’s physical location at all times. Perform intake and release functions according to established procedures, interview and book juveniles, as well as establish criteria for admittance or release from detention. Review, search, and remove personal property from detained juveniles; provide clothing and hygiene articles; and assign beds. Search and maintain records pertaining to behavior and personal history; file and/or route forms, records, reports, and evaluations; and complete and file booking sheets with reports on all juvenile’s behavior. Receive incoming phone calls, and interact with the general public in a courteous and tactful manner. Route/handle juvenile requests. Release juveniles and return personal property according to established procedures. Operate and maintain the security and integrity of the JJC Master Control Room Security System. Maintain and enforce security procedures, search juvenile’s and facility to locate contraband, conduct perimeter checks, identify unusual situations, ensure building security, and safeguard the juveniles and staff. Resolve differences and disagreements between juveniles, intervene in altercations, assist in restraining juveniles, deal with behavior problems in accordance with prescribed guidelines, and recommend discipline to supervisor. Complete incident, damage, discipline, and/or emergency medical reports as well as other records. Administer preliminary breath tests to juveniles and obtains and tests juvenile urine samples. Observe juvenile behavior; notice emotional and physical needs; maintain a “watch list” for high risk juveniles showing signs of depression, suicide, disturbance, escape plans, and other potential problems/issues; and report to supervisor any unusual behavior, condition, or activity. Maintain group control, manage noise levels and undesirable behavior, and diffuse potentially escalating situations using both verbal and non-verbal deescalating techniques. Provide a therapeutic environment promoting accountability and appropriate consequences for delinquent behavior, introduce juvenile to adaptive and social skills training, teach and mentor responsibility and self-control, and ensure attendance at required educational classes. Monitor juvenile intake of prescribed medication, alert medical unit to juvenile’s request or need for medical attention, respond to medical emergencies, consult with supervisor, and take appropriate action in strict accordance with established procedures. Prepare a list of supplies needed for the holdover facility, clean laundry, restock supplies, and distribute personal hygiene items to juveniles. Consult with and provide input to supervisors on matters involving discipline and takes action as directed. Compile information; and prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports.   Peripheral Duties Attend meetings, training sessions, and team conferences, as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Minimum of a senior standing in college* while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Education with specialization in working with juveniles, or other related field of study.   *Approved combination of education and experience that would provide equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the stated education and/or experience.   Special Requirements Must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state. Must be able to successfully complete an extensive criminal background check.   Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of or ability to learn departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and general orders. Knowledge of and ability to perform input and retrieval functions utilizing a variety of computer programs. Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to learn and use Sheriff’s records and apply them to the resolution of problem issues. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to work flexible hours and mandatory overtime. Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as computer, specialized software, multi-line phone, copier, scanner, fax, and calculator. Ability to operate law enforcement equipment, such as radio, handcuffs, breathalyzer, and first aid equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents are required to physically engage juveniles in order to protect the juvenile, themselves, and others.  This may involve subduing and restraining one or more juvenile while calling for backup. Incidents requiring physical intervention may arise occasionally and while these incidents do not consume much time, they do require incumbents to exert physical effort. Standing/Walking/Bending: Constant, up to 80% of shirt of as needed. Running: Occasional, typically one to two minute duration Kneeling/Stooping/Crouching: Occasional.  Balance: When restraining combative juveniles. Ability to Quickly Change Position: From kneeling to standing. Lifting: Frequent up to 20 lbs., Occasional up to 200 lbs., as a team. Visual:  Constant near, far, and peripheral vision plus depth perception. Auditory: Frequent to constant moderate sound with occasional loud sound. Work is generally performed indoors in a detention setting on an assigned shift supporting a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation.  Incumbents must be willing and able to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.  Work involves the potential for contact with or exposure to blood borne pathogens or other body fluids and infectious materials.  Work requires close interaction with juveniles and may be difficult or emotionally challenging when dealing with those who are irate or verbally abusive, their family members, or when dealing with critical situations.   An incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers, control panels, radios, locking/unlocking doors, alarms, and other equipment used to perform the essential functions of this job.  Communication abilities include the ability to talk with co-workers, detainees, and their family members, superiors, etc.