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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
- Directly supervises Youth Specialists in daily facilitation of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Program and the Juvenile Leadership Academy
- Responsible for training, developing and evaluating staff (Youth Specialists).
- Enforces facility rules and regulations; monitors and evaluates students’ progress. Guides staff and students in the development of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Program and the Juvenile Leadership Academy.
- Implements the hands on daily operations of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Program and the Juvenile Leadership Academy.
- Works closely with and coordinates with collateral agencies, school district staff, probation staff and Administrators.
- Fills in for Site Supervisor as needed overseeing site supervision.
- Monitors performance of juveniles relating to completion of program requirements.
- Ensures adherence to safety requirements.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Two years experience in a direct care position working with juveniles. Experience working within a treatment oriented, behavior modification or adolescent/juvenile program preferred.
- Requires interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Management of juvenile offenders. Desire and patience in working with juveniles with a variety of challenges, some severe, in a therapeutically oriented program.
- Ability to guide and supervise staff.
- CPR First Aid Certification, Handle with Care Certification may be acquired after hire date.
STARTING SALARY: $34.56 per hour
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
This position is eligible for additional compensation based upon state supplement and certification pay.
An applicant may not have any of the following disqualifying criminal history:
1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.
2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.
3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years experience in a direct care position working with juveniles
- Experience in treatment-oriented, behavior modification, or adolescent/juvenile programs
- Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Management of juvenile offenders; patience and ability to work with juveniles with varied challenges
- Ability to guide and supervise staff (Youth Specialists)
- CPR and First Aid certification (may be acquired after hire); Handle With Care certification may be acquired after hire
- No disqualifying criminal history (no felony conviction within past 10 years; no jailable misdemeanor within past 5 years; not registered sex offender)
What We Do
Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend County has a long history beginning with a small log fort on the banks of the Brazos River. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas and the United States, serving as a hub for a diverse community with a population exceeding 600,000 residents.
