Juvenile Services Professional Hourly/On-Call

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Juvenile Services Professional Hourly/On-Call. The Boulder Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), a 24/7 facility, is the County's short-term detention and assessment center housing male and female detainees under the age of 18. This is a great opportunity to work directly with at-risk youth and to learn about the Juvenile Justice System in Boulder County including community partners such as law enforcement, probation department, social services, etc. and the juvenile court. The JAC embraces a strength-based and harm reduction practice to juvenile detention. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a progressive detention setting and have experience or studies in corrections, social work, residential treatment, child advocacy, education, or working with underserved populations. The ideal candidate is also someone who can work in a team-oriented, fast paced, and trauma informed environment.

This is a hourly, non-benefited position that will work 8-28 hours per week, with a varied/flexible schedule; no set hours are guaranteed to applicants. Weekly minimum time commitment of one 8-hour shift with maximum time commitment up to 5 shifts per week depending on the needs of the facility and the availability of the applicant. This position is intended to offer shift coverage and support for full-time employees. Applicants must be available and willing to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

This position will work out of 1777 6th St. Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). 

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.04 - $27.79 Hourly 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: March 5th 
• Reference Check: March 7th 

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1. Provide a safe and secure facility
2. Attend court and act as representative of facility
3. Conduct court appointed bond commissioner functions
4. Conduct intakes
5. Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation
6. Conduct secure transports
7. Oversee and provide structure programming for youth in custody
8. Conduct perimeter/security checks
9. Administer medications
10. Assist in maintaining inter-agency/community relationships
11. Perform other related duties as required by facility
12. Maybe reassigned in an emergency situation

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be able to obtain Crisis Prevention and CPR/First Aid certifications within one year of hire and annually thereafter. *Training will be provided and paid for by the County

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills. 
• At least 2 years of college coursework in social science or closely related field.

Our ideal candidate would possess the following traits: 

• Action-Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things they see as challenging; not fearful of having to act with a minimum of planning. 

• Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgements and acting. 

• Compassion: Genuinely cares about people; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others maybe not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others. 

• Cross Cultural Sensitivity: Understands and can empathize with differences in people and cultures; is not judgmental about differences; respects differences; respects different value sets; handles and is comfortable with diversity. 

• Communication: Is able to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across and have the desire effect. 

• Positive Peer Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent their own interest and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $24 - $28