What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 5 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
Office of Juvenile Justice
Columbia Center for Youth
132 LA-850
Columbia, LA 71418
This vacancy is located at the Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia , Louisiana.
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,971.20 biweekly.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 at Columbia Center for Youth, a facility housing male youth.
The incumbent will serve as the Safety Officer with daily duties during their duty as well as be able to supervise a housing unit when needed.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources Division
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To ensure that investigative matters are handled in an appropriate and timely manner, and to establish and maintain accident prevention and sanitation programs.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from an agency administrator.
Supervision Exercised
Direct line over Juvenile Justice Specialist 4.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Office of Juvenile Justice.
Job Distinctions
Differs from other lower Juvenile Justice Specialist jobs in that functional supervision is exercised over all facility staff in regard to investigative procedures.
Differs from Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 by the absence of responsibility for managing a major unit of the facility.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Serves as shift supervisor and unit manager.
Serves as chief investigator.
Reviews disciplinary actions against youth and staff.
Establishes and conducts education and training programs for numerous and varying safety related job programs.
Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for the unit in which it serves. Develops policies as related to safety.
Compiles accident statistics and hazards data; records trends using computer programming and hazard abatement.
Participates in American Correctional Association (ACA) audits.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the security and treatment programs at the facility.
Prepares and reviews reports of facility activities and may determine course of action.
Serves as a training officer.
Assist shift supervisor of higher level in a large unit.
Office of Juvenile Justice
Columbia Center for Youth
132 LA-850
Columbia, LA 71418
This vacancy is located at the Columbia Center for Youth in Columbia , Louisiana.
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,971.20 biweekly.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Juvenile Justice Specialist 5 at Columbia Center for Youth, a facility housing male youth.
The incumbent will serve as the Safety Officer with daily duties during their duty as well as be able to supervise a housing unit when needed.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources Division
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To ensure that investigative matters are handled in an appropriate and timely manner, and to establish and maintain accident prevention and sanitation programs.
Level Of Work
Experienced.
Supervision Received
General from an agency administrator.
Supervision Exercised
Direct line over Juvenile Justice Specialist 4.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Office of Juvenile Justice.
Job Distinctions
Differs from other lower Juvenile Justice Specialist jobs in that functional supervision is exercised over all facility staff in regard to investigative procedures.
Differs from Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 by the absence of responsibility for managing a major unit of the facility.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Serves as shift supervisor and unit manager.
Serves as chief investigator.
Reviews disciplinary actions against youth and staff.
Establishes and conducts education and training programs for numerous and varying safety related job programs.
Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for the unit in which it serves. Develops policies as related to safety.
Compiles accident statistics and hazards data; records trends using computer programming and hazard abatement.
Participates in American Correctional Association (ACA) audits.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the security and treatment programs at the facility.
Prepares and reviews reports of facility activities and may determine course of action.
Serves as a training officer.
Assist shift supervisor of higher level in a large unit.
Salary : $1,971
