Youth Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Dallas, Texas, United States Dallas County Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Paraprofessional Support in our Juvenile Detention Facility. As a key member of our team, you will provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility, adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
  • Offer individual and group counseling to promote personal awareness and responsibility among youths.
  • Makes sound judgments and decisions during crisis situations, documenting actions and informing supervisors as necessary.
  • Discipline youths by enforcing facility rules, documenting behavior, and forwarding information to appropriate personnel.
  • Assume backup duties, including administering medications, transporting youths, and processing intake assessments or discharges.
  • Conduct inspections, rounds, and drills, including room checks and physical searches of youths.
  • Transport youths to and from appointments and coordinate daily educational and entertaining programs.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
  • Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire and be certified as required by applicable standards within six months of employment.
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record and pass an extensive background investigation.
  • Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Working Conditions

Works inside a secured facility with potential exposure to hepatitis, tuberculosis, lice, and other diseases. Ability to restrain and/or chase youths. May be required to utilize a vehicle to transport youths.



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