Job Description Lucas County Juvenile Court Job Title:

Residential Specialist Civil Service Status:

Unclassified Department:

Youth Treatment Center Job Code:

9

Starting Annual Salary:

$45,455.92

Reports To:

Assigned Supervisor FLSA Status:

Non -

Exempt Supervises:

N/A Job Purpose:

Provides a supervised, safe, secure and clean environment for adolescents who are detained in the Youth Treatment Center. "In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge."

Minimum Position Requirements:

Education/Training:

Associate Degree in corrections, criminal justice, social services, or a closely related field. Bachelor degree preferred.

Experience/Knowledge/Background:

At least one (1) year relevant work experience required; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in Court or Juvenile Justice systems is highly desirable.

Skills:

Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Appearance/Personality:

Courtesy and a professional business demeanor and presentation are essential. Due to the personally sensitive nature of information in this area, confidentiality is essential. Must have the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. Must be able to use awareness of cultural values and biases to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Special Requirements:

Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age; have a valid driver's license; and submit to a pre-employment screening (including physical exam, psychological exam, TB screen, drug screen) criminal record check and in-depth reference check. In this position there is a high probability of experiencing situations that involve an elevated stress level while dealing with violent or uncooperative youth.

Court Expectations of Employee:

Adheres to Court Policy and Procedures Acts as a role model both within and outside the Court Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships Maintains a positive and respectful approach both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Court Performs duties as workload necessitates in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments meeting Department productivity standards Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position meeting Court attendance standards

Essential Job Functions:

Educational activities such as sports, calisthenics, games, crafts, etcetera. Provide supervision to residents, family and others during visitation. Supervise meal delivery to assigned living unit and participate in eating with the youth. Complete incident reports as necessary. Maintain daily Com. Log and progress notes. Must communicate via regular meetings with counseling, treatment, education and medical staff, social service agencies and other professional staff. Deescalate residents utilizing proper Crisis Prevention Intervention protocol. Handle behavior problems on an emergency basis according to established procedures. Maintain living unit inventories. Ensure youth understand and follow all Youth Treatment Center rules and regulations. Follow program schedule on a daily basis. Report all maintenance and other equipment problems/needs to appropriate staff in a timely manner.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

May be required to provide assistance to other staff in a crisis situation. May be involved in facilitating group counseling, treatment, education and programs. May be required to work irregular hours, including expanded and rotating shifts for 24-hour coverage. Attend mandatory staff meetings and training as assigned. All other duties as assigned.

Language Skills:

§ Requires the ability to read, write and present information both verbally and in writing on individual and group basis. Must write legibly.

Mathematical Skills:

Requires the ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the ability to calculate percentages and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, apply common sense, carryout instructions and independently problem solve situations that arise and require immediate resolution.

Physical Demands:

Ability to walk (to include up and down multiple flights of stairs), stoop, bend, use hands, move objects, reach, push and pull on a regular basis. Ability to talk, hear and see both with distance vision and ability to focus on juveniles being supervised. Must be able to restrain and subdue a violent or uncooperative juvenile when required and assist others in doing so.

Work Environment:

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, communicable diseases or pathogenic substances. I have read all minimum position requirements, court expectations, essential job functions and other information contained within this job position description and understand that I will be held to performance standards related to this information. ___________________________________ _________________________________________ __________________________

Employee's Printed Name Employee Signature Date Last Update:

6/10/2015

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $23.17 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Toledo, OH 43609 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Toledo, OH 43609: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person