JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 4-DORM GROUP LEADER

Office of Juvenile Justice Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe 4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202 https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as Juvenile Justice Specialist 4, responsible for supervising staff and supporting the daily operations of secure care facilities for youth. This role plays a key part in maintaining safety, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring that staff deliver consistent, trauma-informed care aligned with agency standards. Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus: Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for one or more of the following: rehabilitation of delinquent youth, clinical care, custody, or security; OR Two years of experience in Probation and Parole.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) (Part 115:17) of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations an applicant who has been found to have engaged in any form of sexual abuse; engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable or refused will be disqualified. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Supervision (20%)

• Oversees shift operations by issuing and collecting shift packets (search sheets, coverage, overtime, violations, UORs), conducting fence line checks, responding to fights, crises, or staff assistance, and ensuring youth are searched after visitation per policy. Facility Rounds & Youth Supervision (30%)
• Conducts dorm and facility rounds, supervises youth transitions, recreation, dining, and school movements, assists teachers, coordinates laundry services, and ensures youth remain supervised while maintaining facility cleanliness. Policy Compliance & Treatment Standards (10%)
• Adheres to OJJ and facility policies, maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, and demonstrates knowledge of agency mission and goals. Safety & Professional Conduct (10%)
• Follows driver safety guidelines, applies emergency interventions as needed, and maintains professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication with staff, youth, families, and the public. Documentation & Reporting (10%)
• Escorts youth on/off campus, supervises youth at all times, documents dorm activities in daily logs, and completes required reports accurately and timely. Security & Housekeeping (10%)
• Conducts safety rounds, pat-downs, and dorm searches; ensures housekeeping and sanitation standards are met; and performs facility counts per policy. Behavior Intervention Unit (BIU) Oversight (10%)
• Ensures BIU policies are followed, supervises youth during meals and medication distribution, and oversees dining hall cleanup and orderliness.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type:

Full-time, probational

Compensation:

The Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,842.40 biweekly. The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c) . The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.

e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources Garilyn.

London@la.gov