Summary This position provides care and supervision for the youth residents of the JDC and shelter in a secure setting. This position is under the general supervision of the Detention Supervisor or in the absence of, Detention Officer Acting Supervisor and/or his/her designee. Definition and Examples of Work 90% Provide care and supervision for youth residents; complete all duties as necessary dependent upon shift and maintain necessary documentation Maintain security of facility through scheduled resident counts, room checks and searches, monitoring residents and visits, restraining residents, when necessary, through physical or mechanical means, and room and building security. Prepare and maintain confidential records and reports as needed; complete incident reports, shift summaries, and communicate information to incoming shift members. Admit and release residents to/from the facility and complete intakes/release/ intakes. Teach and counsel juveniles on various matters (e.g., personal hygiene, manners, care of clothing, discipline, health needs, relationships, management of checkbooks) Coordinate medical and court appointments and transport residents. Correctly dispense medication to juveniles. Fill commissary orders. Assist the classroom teachers as Para-professional. Conduct monthly tornado and fire drills. 10% Complete additional support functions Maintain the cleanliness of facility; perform minor maintenance and housekeeping duties, includes, but not limited to, laundry and oversight of pods and pod storage rooms. Participate staff meetings and complete required training each year. Complete monthly clothing inventory. Perform data entry and filling as needed to maintain records and databases. Complete police reports for runaway juveniles. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require Excellent verbal and written English language skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficient in the use of customers, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software. Proficient understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing. Ability to follow detailed instructions. Ability to analyze situations and make sound judgments as needed in daily supervision of resident activities. Valid Driver's license Must meet all the qualifications regarding facility staff for licensure according to the regulations of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Children and Families. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certificate 21 years old Occasional travel Frequent overtime Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location.