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Location : Jordan, MN
Job Type: Intermittent
Job Number: 2023-00072
Division: Health & Human Services Div Other
Department: Juvenile Alternative Facility (JAF)
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 100
Job Summary
The eligible register developed from this posting will be used to fill immediate openings for on-call officers and may be used to fill future vacancies within this classification.
On-call shift hours vary and may change due to the needs of service and staff availability. Shift hours vary to include evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Being available to work weekends and overnights are a requirement and will be a major component in the selection process.
Performs skilled professional corrections work monitoring juvenile residents in a 24/7, non-secure detention/residential facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and implements gender specific therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, and well-being of resident through the principles of direct monitoring. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies. Work is performed primarily in an institutional setting.
Essential Duties
Maintains the security, safety, and well-being of juveniles, the facility, and the public in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Chapter 2960 Rules, governing all youth residential programs. Follows Federal & State Statutes, Constitutional Standards, and Scott County policy and procedure.
Provides quality evidence based programming designed to meet the needs of youth, families, and the courts.
Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement each resident's specific case plan; coordinates, participates in, and supervises youth program activities and community service or restorative projects.
Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates correcting action with residents as warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; documents and reports all such incidents.
Monitors all program activities in the facility, communicates emergencies and alerts, controls movement of all persons in the facility, monitors the alarm system, answers phones, and controls keys.
Oversees, observes, and monitors resident behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of residents and staff; logs, records, and reports behaviors as observed.
Performs intakes and orients new residents, issues clothing, secures juvenile or resident property, informs and educates residents on rules of conduct within the facility, completes all necessary screenings and directs resident to their living area.
Collects and maintains daily program activity data and resident follow-up. Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement the case plans.
Promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective staff and resident communication.
Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the intake/booking process.
Intervenes in emergency situations including assaultive behaviors, suicide attempts, and medical problems, by enforcing rules, following procedures, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed and authorized.
Transports residents and drives vehicles to/from court, medical appointments, other approved programming as needed in the performance of work responsibilities while maintaining security, control, and rules of conduct at all times.
Administers youth medication, monitors inventory of resident medications, orders, re-orders, transfers prescriptions, and distributes medication as prescribed and authorized; keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates.
Shares information with residents about programs and educational/social opportunities available at the facility; responds to the resident's questions, concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner.
Searches residents as required and in accordance with policy and law.
Subdues residents during altercations and/or defends self and others.
Attends mandatory and other training annually to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the corrections field.
Keeps records, writes reports, recommends programs and plans, interprets court orders and related information, and performs a variety of data entry and documentation tasks.
Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree (or will receive within 6 months) Applicant must have a valid driver's license and be 21 years of age. Preference for experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment. CPR and first aid certifications are desirable. Final selection includes background check, pre-employment exam, and drug testing.
Selection Process
Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check, pre-employment exam, drug testing and approval by the County Board.
This position is not eligible for benefits, however Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards Philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.
Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.
You can read more about the 6 buckets
01
Are you 21 years of age or older?
02
Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:
03
Please indicate area of study:
04
If you selected Other related field, please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education):
05
Please select the answer that best describes your experience (full-time equivalency) working with youth in a treatment, probation, or corrections environment:
06
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
07
Do you have experience as an employee, student intern or volunteer working with youth in a treatment, corrections or probation environment?
08
Please indicate programs or software you have intermediate level ability:
09
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
10
As an on-call Facility Probation Officer, you will be asked to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Please indicate shifts you are you willing and able to work: (Check all that apply)
11
Please describe your availability:
12
How many hours per week would you be available?
13
Please indicate trainings or certifications that are relevant to the position (example: CPR) (Please indicate None if no applicable training or certifications.)
14
Are you bi- or multi- lingual?
15
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?
Required Question
Location : Jordan, MN
Job Type: Intermittent
Job Number: 2023-00072
Division: Health & Human Services Div Other
Department: Juvenile Alternative Facility (JAF)
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 100
Job Summary
The eligible register developed from this posting will be used to fill immediate openings for on-call officers and may be used to fill future vacancies within this classification.
On-call shift hours vary and may change due to the needs of service and staff availability. Shift hours vary to include evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Being available to work weekends and overnights are a requirement and will be a major component in the selection process.
Performs skilled professional corrections work monitoring juvenile residents in a 24/7, non-secure detention/residential facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and implements gender specific therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, and well-being of resident through the principles of direct monitoring. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies. Work is performed primarily in an institutional setting.
Essential Duties
Maintains the security, safety, and well-being of juveniles, the facility, and the public in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Chapter 2960 Rules, governing all youth residential programs. Follows Federal & State Statutes, Constitutional Standards, and Scott County policy and procedure.
Provides quality evidence based programming designed to meet the needs of youth, families, and the courts.
Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement each resident's specific case plan; coordinates, participates in, and supervises youth program activities and community service or restorative projects.
Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates correcting action with residents as warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; documents and reports all such incidents.
Monitors all program activities in the facility, communicates emergencies and alerts, controls movement of all persons in the facility, monitors the alarm system, answers phones, and controls keys.
Oversees, observes, and monitors resident behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of residents and staff; logs, records, and reports behaviors as observed.
Performs intakes and orients new residents, issues clothing, secures juvenile or resident property, informs and educates residents on rules of conduct within the facility, completes all necessary screenings and directs resident to their living area.
Collects and maintains daily program activity data and resident follow-up. Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement the case plans.
Promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective staff and resident communication.
Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the intake/booking process.
Intervenes in emergency situations including assaultive behaviors, suicide attempts, and medical problems, by enforcing rules, following procedures, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed and authorized.
Transports residents and drives vehicles to/from court, medical appointments, other approved programming as needed in the performance of work responsibilities while maintaining security, control, and rules of conduct at all times.
Administers youth medication, monitors inventory of resident medications, orders, re-orders, transfers prescriptions, and distributes medication as prescribed and authorized; keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates.
Shares information with residents about programs and educational/social opportunities available at the facility; responds to the resident's questions, concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner.
Searches residents as required and in accordance with policy and law.
Subdues residents during altercations and/or defends self and others.
Attends mandatory and other training annually to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the corrections field.
Keeps records, writes reports, recommends programs and plans, interprets court orders and related information, and performs a variety of data entry and documentation tasks.
Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree (or will receive within 6 months) Applicant must have a valid driver's license and be 21 years of age. Preference for experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment. CPR and first aid certifications are desirable. Final selection includes background check, pre-employment exam, and drug testing.
Selection Process
Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check, pre-employment exam, drug testing and approval by the County Board.
This position is not eligible for benefits, however Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards Philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.
Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.
You can read more about the 6 buckets
01
Are you 21 years of age or older?
- Yes
- No
02
Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:
- No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D.
- Less than 1 yr of college or technical school
- 1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
- Associate's Degree
- 2 or more but less than 3 yrs college
- 3 or more but less than 4 yrs college
- Bachelor's Degree (or will receive degree within next six months)
- Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
- Master's Degree
- Schooling beyond Master's level
03
Please indicate area of study:
- Criminal Justice
- Corrections
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Other related field
- None of the above
04
If you selected Other related field, please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education):
05
Please select the answer that best describes your experience (full-time equivalency) working with youth in a treatment, probation, or corrections environment:
- No Experience
- Less than one year
- One to three years
- Three to Five years
- More than five years
06
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
07
Do you have experience as an employee, student intern or volunteer working with youth in a treatment, corrections or probation environment?
- Yes
- No
08
Please indicate programs or software you have intermediate level ability:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS Access
- Other Programs/Software
- CSTS
- JAIMS
- None of the above
09
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
10
As an on-call Facility Probation Officer, you will be asked to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Please indicate shifts you are you willing and able to work: (Check all that apply)
- Evenings
- Holidays
- Weekends
- Overnights
- None of the above
11
Please describe your availability:
12
How many hours per week would you be available?
13
Please indicate trainings or certifications that are relevant to the position (example: CPR) (Please indicate None if no applicable training or certifications.)
14
Are you bi- or multi- lingual?
- Yes
- No
15
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?
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