Juvenile Services Technician - Facility Trainer

Group 208, Job 608, Step 2
General Description
The purpose of this position is to assist and support a variety of units throughout Bell County
Juvenile Services including Community Programs, Compliance, Training and Field Supervision.
These duties include but are not limited to, assisting probation officers with conducting home,
school, and office visits, documenting observations, data entry, training, school presentations,
and transportation of youth.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this
position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as
necessary.
•Fulfill all duties related to his/her assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice
Department and the United States Department of Justice. This includes, but is not limited to, all
policies in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Texas Family Code, Bell County
Employee Handbook, and Bell County Juvenile Services policies and procedures.
•Must have the ability to work with a diverse population.
•Keep the Area Manager advised of all critical situations that may arise.
•Provide coverage in the Bell County Juvenile Services pre and post adjudication facilities
when/as directed by the Area Manager or Department Administration. Assist the probation officer in
providing crisis management to the juvenile and family as needed. Accountable for data collection
for the purposes of tracking program quality, assessing program effectiveness, and completion of
all TJJD and departmental reports. Monitors grievances and appeals for detention, post-adjudication
facility, and the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
•Assist the probation officer with assessing risks and needs (by validated screening instruments)
and makes appropriate community resource referrals, maintains contact with outside agencies related
to referrals.
Provides transportation to treatment facilities or other care as required or directed by the Unit
Supervisor. Always maintain his/her appearance and appropriate professional behavior. Address
behavioral issues/concerns of residents to ensure compliance, to include assisting staff during any
situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department approved behavior management
program.
•May be moved to other positions within the department as necessary with or without
notice.
•Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Department Chain of Command to include
but not limited to the Court, the Supervisor, Assistant Director, or Chief Juvenile Probation
Officer/Director.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
1. be at least 21 years of age;
2. have no disqualifying criminal history;
3. have no criminal history as described in §344.410(a) unless TJJD has reviewed it and determined
the person is not ineligible for certification due to the criminal history;
4. have acquired a high school diploma or its equivalent as specified in TAC§344.204;
5. never have had any type of certification revoked by TJJD;
6. complete the training required by TAC§344; and
7. pass the certification exam to be completed after employment.
Physical Demands:
•Must possess the physical stamina to address potentially hostile or physically aggressive
clients and/or assist staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care (the
Department/Program recognized physical restraint/behavior modification system) and the department
approved behavior management program.
•Potential for driving long distances when providing transportation to youth in county
vehicles.
•Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and
also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
•Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Potentially hostile or physically aggressive youth.
- Face to face contact with diverse populations
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Potential for extreme noise levels
- Shift work
Special Certifications and Licenses:
•Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving
history.
•Requires Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification to be obtained after employment.
•Requires TAC Cybersecurity Awareness Training to be completed after employment.
•Requires Handle with Care certification to obtained after employment.
•Requires CPR/First Aid Certification to be obtained after employment.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
Addendum to Juvenile Services Technician
This position is assigned to the Training Unit.
This position conducts training and orientation for new employees of Bell County Juvenile Services.
Conducts on-the-spot training and coaching for staff of the pre and post adjudication facilities.
Conducts continuing training for staff of Bell County Juvenile Services to be applied toward individual staff recertification.
Responsible for entering staff training documentation and verification into the relevant certification system(s).
Identifies areas/staff in need of training through Bell County Juvenile Services.
Provides remedial/refresher training to staff members.
Coordinates training for Bell County Juvenile Services for monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings.
Responsible for attending off-site training to identify appropriate resources for training within Bell County Juvenile Services.
Responsible for conducting unannounced PREA rounds/inspection once a month during all three shifts in the pre and post adjudication facility.