Juvenile Detention Program Supervisor

Applications available at the Cascade County Human Resources Dept., www.cascadecountymt.gov or Job Service.

Position: Detention Program Supervisor

Salary: $29.43-$30.63 per hour

Schedule: Full-time with Benefits

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department: Juvenile Detention Center

Department Administrator: Shanna Bulik-Chism

Each applicant is required to provide the following:

ü Completed Cascade County Employment Application.

ü Detailed resume of work experience.

ü Copy of valid MT Driver’s License.

ü Answer to JDC Supplemental Questionnaire.

Education/Experience/Training:

Ø Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Health and Wellness, Human Services, Sociology, or closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth in crisis or youth in a corrections/detention environment with one (1) year of Supervisory experience.

Ø Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the job.

Certifications required:

Ø CPR, First Aid, CPI, Naloxone, CJIS ortheability to obtain certification provided by employer.

Ø Must attend Montana Corrections/Detention Officer Basic Training within one (1) year of hire. After attending CDOB, employee will submit paperwork to POST to receive their Basic Certificate for CDOB within one (1) year.

Ø Valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana.

JOB SUMMARY

The Detention Program Supervisor (Supervisor) at the Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center (Center) spends considerable time overseeing the detention units, youth programming, and assisting the Administrator and Compliance Supervisor in the operation of the 24 hour/7 day a week facility. The Supervisor must be able to accurately record data in youth records systems, and assist with the annual budget, scheduling of employees, and bi-monthly payroll. The Supervisor must have significant experience with CentralSquare and LiveScan systems to provide support for employees and as a liaison with the respective service providers. This position will have significant personal contact with placing agencies, law enforcement, court personnel, co-workers, associated professionals, juvenile offenders, families, visitors, medical professionals, attorneys, and other government agencies. Must be able to ensure the exchange of information with fellow employees and employees on different shifts. This position requires the employee to be able to work flexible hours that effectively assist with supervision of youth and employees on all shifts, to include some weekends and holidays based on the needs of the facility. This position also requires employee to be on call every third week.

The Supervisor in collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator will develop an indoor and outdoor recreation program. Will promote the ongoing development and application of the Get Fit-Stay Fit recreation program to ensure a minimum of 1-hour of large muscle exercise a day and will encourage youth to self-monitor and set personal fitness goals. Will assist the Mental Health Liaison in supporting offender transition from detention to community or other placements and will coordinate and collaborate activities to ensure the mental as well as physical health of youth are met. Will be required to complete incident reports, youth progress notes, bookings, cell check audits, CentralSquare and LiveScan audits, and inventory control of Officer issued uniforms and equipment. Approximately 60% of the Supervisor’s duties will involve direct contact with youth and 40% performing related tasks and administrative duties. Will participate in meetings, conferences and workshops as directed by the Administrator in addition to a minimum of 20 hours of annual training in areas such as best practices in juvenile corrections, mental health, leadership, and supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop in collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator a recreational schedule that provides a variety of competitive and non-competitive recreational opportunities that considers the needs and interests of youth, including those with disabilities of which participation by an individual may be modified as necessary depending on security concerns or the mental/physical condition of the youth; Responsible for overseeing volunteer service program and their lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability. Coordinate programming, religious programs, and holiday/special occasion events. Curtails, postpones, or terminates the services of a volunteer or volunteer organization when there are substantial reasons for doing so; Assists the Compliance Supervisor with monthly

travel and secure detention reports for billing purposes; Assists the Compliance Supervisor with the OPI food program (menus, data entry, shopping, food bid, etc.)Assists the Administrator in grant writing and maintaining grant files. Maintains employee files, correspondence files, and youth files. Adheres to strict confidentiality; Responsible for facility key control (ordering, inventory, and use). Oversees security cameras, intercoms, mag locks, and acts as a liaison with service providers; Assists with the reporting of detained youth to the Juvenile Detention Data Reporting System (JDDRS); compiles data, data entry and statistics for the Montana Board of Crime Control audit or as requested by the Administrator. Ensures detention hearings are held in a timely manner according to state standards. Assists with the sealing of juvenile records when they reach the age of 18. Completes file review and breakdown according to state and federal standards and destroys 28 and older files accordingly; Assists with the GPS program; set up and removal of Electronic Monitoring equipment as ordered by the Court or Probation Officer (PO). Assists staff in setting up windows for youth at PO request, putting out GPS warrants for those who violate the conditions of their court order. Objectively measures and reports youth progress on GPS to Administration and Youth Court; Train, assign, supervise and evaluate the work and activities of Shift Supervisors, Detention Officers, Teachers, Interns and Volunteers. Meets with staff as needed to address Center issues and facilitate communication; Must be able to enforce policies and procedures as written and participates in hiring, firing, and discipline; Assist with de-escalation of youth through verbal communication during critical incidents. Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally competent to care for youth, and be able to subdue uncontrollable youth using passive and physical restraints; Provide guidance to youth on appropriate social behaviors, anger management and conflict resolution; Communicate with members of the youth treatment team including the Mental Health Liaison, Recreation Coordinator, Administration, Detention Officers, Medical, youth’s family members, probation officers, case related personnel and teachers via telephone, email or in person; Review youth files and written reports from staff to monitor youth progress and to identify and help provide appropriate intervention. Monitor and communicate behavior changes or necessary precautions of youth to staff; Assists Officers with supervision of youth and volunteers during recreation/leisure activities and programming to ensure Center policies and procedures are followed, and to remain familiar with daily operations; Conducts unannounced PREA rounds and acts as the PREA Coordinator in the Administrator’s absence; Monitors, implements, adheres to and documents security precautions that ensure the safety of youth, staff, and the community and reports all discrepancies to the Administrator; Periodic transportation of high-risk youth to and from court, placements, and appointments; Orders and maintains supplies as needed; Assists Administration in the development, training, and follow through of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and Procedures that comply with licensing requirements and the goals and objectives of the Center; Understand and adhere to the Cascade County Operations Manual (CCOM)Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge and understanding of: Principles and Practices of the Montana Youth Court Act, Administrative Rules of Montana, Montana Code Annotated (M.C.A.), court procedures, probation, and corrections best practices; Mental illness, suicide prevention/intervention, the dynamics of abuse and neglect, cultural sensitivity, social and economic causes of youth crime and delinquency, adolescent development, substance abuse, and the grief-loss cycle; Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), supervisory practices and motivational leadership, medication dispensing and documentation, emergency response procedures, key, tool, and utensil control, use of force, urinalysis collection screening and documentation, safety and security principles and protocols of detention, communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, professional boundaries, and the chain of command; Internet/web-based programs. CentralSquare jail management system, LiveScan fingerprinting and Juvenile Detention Reporting System (JDDRS).

Skills in: Program development, implementation, and measurement; Managing interactions of others; Interpersonal communications and leadership, de-escalation of youth through verbal communication; Applying mental health knowledge, principles, and techniques; Youth mentoring, supervision and identifying specific needs of youth; Persuading youth to work for positive change and be involved in programming activities; Display appropriate and sound judgment and decision-making skills during tense, antagonistic or volatile situations within established policies and procedures; Maintain calm demeanor and follow protocol during emergencies and while executing safety plans; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to: Develop effective working relationships with administration, detention staff, teachers, medical, probation officers, placing agencies, families, advocates, and other interested parties of offenders; Work independently and as team member. Accept supervision, responsibility and be self-motivated. Set priorities and ask for help and clarification when needed. Meets deadlines set by the Administrator; Project self-confidence and a positive self-image to youth; Acts as a role model to youth and staff; Overcome obstacles and develop programming within a secure environment; Perform a wide variety of operational and administrative tasks with accuracy and speed under pressure; Communicate professionally and effectively with others both orally and in writing; Identify problems that adversely affect the organization and its functions and offer positive suggestions for improvement; Resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward, appropriate, and timely manner. Resolve disputes and complaints from youth and staff; Work with potentially oppositional, offensive, and violent youth; Maintain appropriate interaction with youth using professional boundaries and sound judgement; Must be detail oriented and be able to ensure reports, emails, records, and paperwork are clear, concise, and accurate; Reports must contain findings, conclusions, recommendations, and justifications for actions taken; Observe work hours and demonstrate punctuality; Arrange personal and professional schedules as needed and work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed; Interact with the public or other employees in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner and practice good public relations and phone etiquette; Supervise, instruct, and evaluate the work of youth.

The successful applicant shall serve a 1-year probationary period and will have a criminal background check conducted. The results thereof may disqualify the applicant from consideration for employment with the County.

Notice to Applicants: Applicants who are claiming Veteran’s or Handicap Preference must provide a DD-214 Discharge Document (Part 4) or DPHHS Handicap Certification and Employment Preference Form with their application for employment so Cascade County may apply the preference during the selection process.

Cascade County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with the applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For Cascade County to consider such arrangements, the applicants must make known any needed accommodations.

CASCADE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.43 - $30.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $31