What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTE Juvenile Court Worker position at Dane County?
JOB
LIMITED TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH NO GUARANTEED HOURS PER WEEK (limit of 1,200 hours per payroll year).LTE positions in the Juvenile Court Program are a part of a pool of staff who are used to fill in for permanent staff who are on vacation/leave or for extra staffing needs. The department maintains an ongoing recruitment for LTE's in order to hire periodically as additional staff are needed for the pool. Supervisors review applications and contact applicants for interviews when there is a need to add LTE staff. There is no guarantee of hours for LTE positions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Commitment to Equity and InclusionAs an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.Definition & Examples of Duties: Under direction to provide supervision, security, guidance and care to youth placed in the Dane County Shelter Home or Detention Center in a manner which promotes their safety and the safety of the community, increases the youth's skills and abilities to contribute positively to the community, and promotes a sense of responsibility for behavior in the youth in care; and to do related work as required.Provides supervision and guidance to juveniles relating to health, hygiene, and social skills; assists in the development of constructive recreation and education programs; provides input in the development of overall program goals and objectives; counsels with individual youths to assist in their development and transition and observes and evaluates behavior on a shift-to-shift basis; may perform intake duties and serve as an information source to local agencies; enforces regulations and policies related to the security and operation of the facility and program; promotes the development of pro-social behavior skills through a team approach to discipline and behavior management; conducts room and personal searches and carries out related duties to ensure physical safety and facility security; performs housekeeping and cleaning duties and assists in planning, preparing and serving meals; assists in the maintenance of the facility; provides physical control over disturbed, aggressive or resistive youth in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of adolescent behaviors; possession of effective oral and written communication skills; ability to be firm and fair in dealing with young people; understanding of and ability to relate effectively to the cultural background of youth; ability to maintain composure and exercise good judgment, especially in emergency situations; knowledge of community resources; ability to intervene in verbal and physical disputes; ability to work cooperatively with local officials, agencies and the public; ability to demonstrate personal standards that will serve as a good model to young people; ability and willingness to carry out cooking and other household duties; ability to learn how to use emergency and other equipment, food safety procedures, fire safety procedures and the operation of the physical plant; ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to relate firmly and fairly to juveniles; must be able to lift or pull up to eighty (80) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance.
LIMITED TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH NO GUARANTEED HOURS PER WEEK (limit of 1,200 hours per payroll year).LTE positions in the Juvenile Court Program are a part of a pool of staff who are used to fill in for permanent staff who are on vacation/leave or for extra staffing needs. The department maintains an ongoing recruitment for LTE's in order to hire periodically as additional staff are needed for the pool. Supervisors review applications and contact applicants for interviews when there is a need to add LTE staff. There is no guarantee of hours for LTE positions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Commitment to Equity and InclusionAs an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.Definition & Examples of Duties: Under direction to provide supervision, security, guidance and care to youth placed in the Dane County Shelter Home or Detention Center in a manner which promotes their safety and the safety of the community, increases the youth's skills and abilities to contribute positively to the community, and promotes a sense of responsibility for behavior in the youth in care; and to do related work as required.Provides supervision and guidance to juveniles relating to health, hygiene, and social skills; assists in the development of constructive recreation and education programs; provides input in the development of overall program goals and objectives; counsels with individual youths to assist in their development and transition and observes and evaluates behavior on a shift-to-shift basis; may perform intake duties and serve as an information source to local agencies; enforces regulations and policies related to the security and operation of the facility and program; promotes the development of pro-social behavior skills through a team approach to discipline and behavior management; conducts room and personal searches and carries out related duties to ensure physical safety and facility security; performs housekeeping and cleaning duties and assists in planning, preparing and serving meals; assists in the maintenance of the facility; provides physical control over disturbed, aggressive or resistive youth in order to maintain a safe and secure environment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of adolescent behaviors; possession of effective oral and written communication skills; ability to be firm and fair in dealing with young people; understanding of and ability to relate effectively to the cultural background of youth; ability to maintain composure and exercise good judgment, especially in emergency situations; knowledge of community resources; ability to intervene in verbal and physical disputes; ability to work cooperatively with local officials, agencies and the public; ability to demonstrate personal standards that will serve as a good model to young people; ability and willingness to carry out cooking and other household duties; ability to learn how to use emergency and other equipment, food safety procedures, fire safety procedures and the operation of the physical plant; ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to relate firmly and fairly to juveniles; must be able to lift or pull up to eighty (80) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance.
