Juvenile Corrections Officer PM at Toledo's Passage Juvenile Detention Center

BACKGROUND:

Prairie Lakes Youth Programs (PLYP) is located in Willmar, Minnesota and is a children’s residential facility licensed by the Department of Corrections for males and females ages 10-21. Our programs include a juvenile detention center, juvenile residential corrections program, non-secure program, boys group home, and girls group home.

In our children’s residential facility, we meet our youth where they are at- supporting through individualization with our continuum of services. We provide a therapeutic and cultural approach with art, gardening, pet therapy, substance use disorder treatment, cultural & diverse connections, spiritual resources, and more- all while healing trauma with safety and security. At PLYP, we have ignited youth dignity since 1991.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this corrections work, our Juvenile Corrections Officers (JCO) work in a juvenile corrections and detention facility. Our JCOs help youth, making a difference in their lives through providing the safety, security, and care for youth in custody, monitor youth well-being by conducting well-being checks, supervise youth activities/programming, complete daily documentation, and perform other related duties as assigned.

The JCO ensures PLYP continues to work with an above-and-beyond approach in all that we do with dignity, ensuring compliance and best practices within our specified targeted youth population and guiding our youth within our trauma-minded, culturally sensitive, and department of corrections programs. These duties will be completed as a part of our team through supporting youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Participates in providing for the custody, safety, security, and wellbeing of youth within the locked and secure campus
• Maintains order ensuring sight and sound supervision of youth, monitoring all movement of youth within the facility, and maintaining orderly conduct of youth and visitors
• Inspects living units to locate contraband and to report on conditions affecting the health and safety of the youth
• Conducts security/perimeter checks and youth headcounts
• Complete wellness checks on youth in accordance with state law and PLYP policy, frequently checks on youth deemed to be special risks or who are on security status
• Provides guidance and instruction to youth by participating in daily activities with youth and personally interacting with them to demonstrate leadership, communication, boundary setting, life skills, accountability, problem solving, correction
• Lead, supervise and direct youth in activities designed to promote pro-social interactions and intellectual stimulation such as recreation time, leisure activities, groups, and program obligations utilizing a trauma informed care treatment modality
• Transport youth to appointments, court proceedings, and/or other appointments following secure protocol
• Make sure all youth attend necessary appointments, therapy/treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and other scheduled activities
• Provide for the care of youth including meals/snacks and healthcare, supply youth with clean clothing and hygiene items
• Distribute medication to youth as prescribed by their medical teams
• Effective communication with youth, co-workers, administration, parents and professionals. (Examples: Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, Social Workers)
• Observes, records and report behaviors, health symptoms, and other significant issues with youth
• Assist with laundry, clerical and cleaning tasks as needed and assigned
• Assume the responsibility of being a mandated reporter by Minnesota State Law
• Follows all applicable regulations and standards regarding program requirements and assigned duties
• Follows all applicable regulations and standards in accordance with 2960
• Conduct self in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner
• Other job duties as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in and around a Department of Corrections juvenile correctional and detention facility
• Subject to standing, bending, walking, reaching, kneeling, crouching
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Lifting objects, at times over 50 pounds
• Ability to learn and use de-escalation and proper procedures (Controlled Force MACH)
• Potential to work with non-compliant youth
• As a correctional facility we operate 365 days, 24/7, you will be required to work a rotation of weekends and holidays

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to remain positive during times of adversity and difficult situations
• Remain calm in high stress situations
• Outstanding time management
• Coordinate and implement multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and honesty
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Dependable and committed to getting the job done
• Willingness to work other assigned shifts and overtime when needed
• Proficient with Microsoft suites, strong typing and documenting skills
• Case management
• Rule 2960 understanding
• Safety and security mindset
• Defensive Tactics
• First Aid and CPR
• Perform all work in a culturally responsive manner consistent with PLYP’s way of belongingness and inclusivity

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• At least 21 years of age at the time of employment start
• Successfully complete required background check
• Successfully complete annual Mantoux testing
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license

BENEFITS:

• Health and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• PERA Corrections Pension
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, Compensation)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual allowance for PLYP clothing

CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description, responsibilities and duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees within this job classification, only a representative summary of the primary responsibilities and duties; and is subject to change following notification to employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Willmar, MN 56201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22