Youth Program Officer II- $5,000 Sign Incentive

This position also includes a one-time sign on incentive of $5,000 for the hired candidate upon successful completion of a 9-month probationary period. Be sure to apply now!

POSITION SUMMARY

The classification, under general supervision of a Program Manager, provide direct supervision, care and treatment of residents who are in the custody of the Youth Services Center or its programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

1. Maintain security, order and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and ensure the safety of residents, staff and the community.
2. Serve as first line lead-worker to ensure shifts are fully staffed and that maintenance of units and facility security are maintained including resident searches and facility inspections.
3. Conduct and participate with in-service training and staff development programs.
4. Assist in training, assigning, and leading subordinate staff.
5. Evaluate, recommend and implement programs to educate residents in daily living skills, social skills and work/study habits.
6. Counsel resident's in-group and individual sessions.
7. Review youth files/records to insure accurate, updated documentation and provide oral and written reports to the Program Manager.
8. Assign and monitor activities of residents; supervise residents in physical education and recreational activities.
9. Transport residents to court, hospitals or other facilities and service locations outside of the Youth Services Center.
10. Physically restrain violent residents, and if necessary, pursue residents on foot, in the case of escape attempts.
11. Assure for appropriate shift transition, including but not limited to accumulation of all pertinent documents, staffing issues, resident count and equipment and keys.
12. Initiate contacts with parents, legal guardians, Probation and Parole Officers and other agencies.
13. Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.
14. Perform other operational job-related duties and on the job training as required or assigned.

1. Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminology, Psychology or related field in addition to one (1) year related experience working with at risk adolescents in a lockdown, secure or correctional facility OR any equivalent combination of the above-related education and/or experience totaling three (3) years may be considered.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
4. Employee must undergo 120 initial hours of on-the-job training, including State Juvenile Code and "A Level" Restraint Training. Employee must undergo re-certification in these areas every six months.
5. Employee must comply with Bernalillo County safety policy requirements to include use of an OSHA approved respirator when required.
6. Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are performed primarily indoors (90%) with some outdoor work (10%). Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Outdoor duties typically involve transportation of residents and recreational activities with residents.
2. Work hazards or potential work hazards include possibility of personal injury from violent residents or heavy exertion activities while restraining or pursuing residents.
3. Employee may be required to do shift work.
4. Work hazards or potential work hazards include working in assignments and areas possibly exposed to infectious disease which require the use of an OSHA approved respirator.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

1. Utilizes computers and communication equipment daily.
2. Utilizes recreational/sports equipment, facility keys, handcuffs and shackles on a frequent basis.
3. Worker handles fire extinguishers and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis.
4. Operates a County vehicle as necessary.
5. Must be able to use when appropriate an OSHA approved respirator to include medical evaluation for respirator use and fit testing for proper sealing.

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER