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Wayne Halfway House, Inc./Aspen Youth Academy
Youth Service Officer 7a - 7p
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$51,474 / year median in Tennessee
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Wayne Halfway House is committed to the belief that every moment of every day is critical for each of our youth. We train our employees to always be a positive example for those around them. Through constant effort and encouragement, we believe our residents will receive a life-changing impact, which will lead them to future successes.
General Information:
To provide daily care and supervision for residents of Wayne Halfway House, Inc. Programs, following all criteria set by the State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services and Wayne Halfway House, Inc. Assist the Security Supervisor as directed with the implementation of rules and Policies.Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform intake on new residents.
- Keep daily logs.
- Participate in reporting and handling of crisis situations.
- Establish good rapport with the residents.
- Teach/ supervise Independent Living Skills.
- Encourage/ instruct residents in the practice of proper hygiene and health practices.
- Supervise recreational activities.
- Supervise mealtimes.
- Provide transportation for clients when needed.
- Demonstrate competence in cultural knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity.
- Maintain discipline following State and Federal guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge of community resources.
- Monitor residents for safe environment at the facility.
- Follow all applicable Policies and Procedures of Wayne Halfway House, Inc.
- Participate in the PQI Program as requested.
- Receive administrative supervision from Shift Supervisor and Educational/ Professional Development supervision from the assigned Staff Development Instructor.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Security Supervisor.
- Support the Wayne Halfway House, Inc.
Required Skills and abilities:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and youth.
- Ability to prioritize tasks. Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Must be willing to complete any required training.