JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 6

PS113 $49,088 - $99,362
Creation Date: 05/28/2010
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist in ensuring that the integrity of security is intact, that application of clinical treatment by security staff is appropriate, and security staff are managed in accordance with facility policy.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over the Juvenile Justice Specialist 5.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 by responsibility for second-line supervision in serving as the principal assistant to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7).

Differs from the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) by lack of managerial responsibilities over the total security/therapeutic program.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Supervises and directs subordinate staff in the provision of a secure environment and appropriate therapeutic aspects of youth care.

Makes on-site visits and inspections.

Reviews team reports submitted to the security office.

Consults and counsels with subordinate staff and supervisors.

Performs consultative sessions with other disciplines.

Reviews youth care monitoring results done in accordance with the quality assurance plan of the security department.

Assists in development of policies and procedures as related to security and youth care by complying with consultation request from supervisory staff members of other disciplines, or from administration and serving on committees as appointed.

Assists with special projects as requested by supervisor or administration.

Completes performance planning evaluations and identifies educational programs which will enhance subordinates' job abilities.

Provides on-the-job training or assigns individuals to appropriate educational programs.

Documents employee problems and confers with Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) regarding appropriate action to be taken.

Serves as principal assistant to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) and assumes the duties of that position in his/her absence.

Develops and serves as instructor in educational programs, both inside and outside facility, as requested.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED or one year of experience in any field plus:

Three 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

Three 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.