Between $46k and

$48k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Harris County $40k

•$56k Per Year Youth Development Officer (Full-Time)

•77002

ADRIAN

GARCIA HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2

Occupation:

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Location:

Houston, TX

•77002

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

09/15/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/18/2026

Expires:

10/15/2026

Job #: 17069015

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Age

21 and up DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

Employment Type:

Permanent, Regular Part-Time (Essential Staff)

Work Schedule:

Part-Time | Up to 24 hours per week (Weekends and holidays only; 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts during day shift; Monday

•Friday 7:30 AM

•3:30 PM during school hours)

Pay Rate:

$21.03 / hour (Hourly) Position Overview The Youth Development Officer provides direct supervision, guidance, safety, and care for youth in a secured residential facility, adhering strictly to Harris County Juvenile Probation Department policies and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards. This essential position supports daily living activities, manages behavioral interventions, provides verbal and physical de-escalation, documents progress in electronic monitoring systems, and escorts youth internally and externally for medical, educational, or official appointments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Direct Youth Supervision & Care:

Maintain care, safety, security, and guidance for youth in dorms, classrooms, recreation areas, and hallways in full compliance with TJJD standards and applicable statutes.

Behavioral De-escalation & Crisis Intervention:

Provide safe redirection of negative or aggressive behaviors using verbal techniques and physical restraint/de-escalation in accordance with department guidelines.

Daily Living & Skill Instruction:

Guide and assist youth with personal hygiene, daily living skills, and routine maintenance of living and common areas across the facility.

Observation, Reporting & Communication:

Complete daily logs and behavior reports at required random intervals; enter behavior/intervention data into the electronic monitoring system and escalate key information to shift supervisors and treatment teams.

Transportation & Escort Duty:

Escort youth inside the facility and externally for hospital visits, funerals, educational outings, or agency appointments, operating departmental vehicles as required.

The company is looking for:

Educational Mandate:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited institution.

Age Requirement:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Mandatory Credentials & Skills:

Active Texas Class "C" Driver's License upon hire.

Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, word processing, Internet).

Ability to communicate effectively using two-way radio transmissions.

High tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding and high-stress environment.

Physical Demands (Medium Strength Category): Must be able to stand/walk for most of the shift; exert 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and 10 to 25 lbs. frequently; perform physical restraints during crisis situations when necessary.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and a background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; convictions will not necessarily bar a candidate's employment. After an offer or conditional offer of employment is made, the employer may require the prospective employee to take a physical examination.