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Facility Probation Officer - UNCL at Scott County (MN) – Jordan, Minnesota
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About This Position
Location Jordan, MN
Time Type Part time
Remote Type 100% onsite
Job Requisition ID 26-0030
Hiring Range:
$24.25-$26.50Full Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00Job Summary:
The eligible register developed from this posting will be used to fill immediate openings for on-call officers and may be used to fill future vacancies within this classification.
On-call shift hours vary and may change due to the needs of service and staff availability. Shift hours vary to include evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Being available to work weekends and overnights are a requirement and will be a major component in the selection process.
Performs skilled professional corrections work monitoring juvenile residents in a 24/7, non-secure detention/residential facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and implements gender specific therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, and well-being of resident through the principles of direct monitoring. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies. Work is performed primarily in an institutional setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Maintains the security, safety, and well-being of juveniles, the facility, and the public in accordance with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Chapter 2960 Rules, governing all youth residential programs. Follows Federal & State Statutes, Constitutional Standards, and Scott County policy and procedure.
- Provides quality evidence based programming designed to meet the needs of youth, families, and the courts.
- Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement each resident's specific case plan; coordinates, participates in, and supervises youth program activities and community service or restorative projects.
- Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates correcting action with residents as warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; documents and reports all such incidents.
- Monitors all program activities in the facility, communicates emergencies and alerts, controls movement of all persons in the facility, monitors the alarm system, answers phones, and controls keys.
- Oversees, observes, and monitors resident behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of residents and staff; logs, records, and reports behaviors as observed.
- Performs intakes and orients new residents, issues clothing, secures juvenile or resident property, informs and educates residents on rules of conduct within the facility, completes all necessary screenings and directs resident to their living area.
- Collects and maintains daily program activity data and resident follow-up. Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement the case plans.
- Promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective staff and resident communication.
- Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the intake/booking process.
- Intervenes in emergency situations including assaultive behaviors, suicide attempts, and medical problems, by enforcing rules, following procedures, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed and authorized.
- Transports residents and drives vehicles to/from court, medical appointments, other approved programming as needed in the performance of work responsibilities while maintaining security, control, and rules of conduct at all times.
- Administers youth medication, monitors inventory of resident medications, orders, re-orders, transfers prescriptions, and distributes medication as prescribed and authorized; keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates.
- Shares information with residents about programs and educational/social opportunities available at the facility; responds to the resident's questions, concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner.
- Searches residents as required and in accordance with policy and law.
- Subdues residents during altercations and/or defends self and others.
- Attends mandatory and other training annually to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the corrections field.
- Keeps records, writes reports, recommends programs and plans, interprets court orders and related information, and performs a variety of data entry and documentation tasks.
- Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Customer Service - Delivers government services in a respectful, responsive, and solution-oriented manner.
Communication - Is always clear about what we're doing and why we're doing it.
Collaboration - Works with partners – communities, schools, faith groups, private business, and non-profit agencies – to see that services are not duplicated but rather are complimentary, aligned, and provided by the partners who can deliver the service most effectively.
Stewardship - Works proactively to make investments, guided by resident input, which will transform lives, communities, and government.
Empowerment - Works with individuals and families to affirm strengths, develop skills, restore hope, and promote self-reliance.
Resiliency - Fosters public preparedness and responds when families and communities face health and safety emergencies.
Innovation - Takes informed risks to deliver services more effectively and learns from successes and failures.
Knowledge – Knowledge of federal, state, and county statutes, rules, and regulations concerning corrections.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of human behavior, cultural diversities, and language barriers to ensure equitable service delivery.
Knowledge of constitutional rights related to detention and residential facilities,
Knowledge of community and other resources available related to the issues of youth and juveniles in treatment/detention.
Knowledge of social and economic problems related to facility residents.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of correctional case work and treatment.
Knowledge of personality development, environmental factors, and situational aspects of human behavior which contribute to behavior patterns.
Abilities - Ability to organize information for court hearings and present evidence in court.
Ability to analyze complex case situations and evaluate potential for improvement.
Ability to independently investigate, supervise, and counsel juvenile and offenders.
Ability to motivate individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with offenders, employees, criminal justice agencies, and the public.
Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions and determining when additional case review or action is needed.
Ability to deal tactfully with people during tense situations.
Ability to effectively respond both physically and mentally at levels inherent in performing the position's essential duties.
Ability to use Microsoft (MS) Office software for the performance of essential duties.
Ability to use appropriate discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential nature
Work is performed in a 24/7 residential/detention/treatment facility, outside on facility grounds, in school-based settings, and in various community settings. Duties involve ongoing contact, interaction, and supervision of juveniles in a residential facility. Juveniles may present behaviors such as hostility, anger, or aggression, and this position may be dangerous at such times. During the course of work, incumbent may be at risk for exposure to bodily fluids and the blood borne issues associated with them. Incumbents may be required to transport clients in their personal vehicle. Work may also involve physical contact with clients to restrain or subdue them when their behavior is out of control or threatening to others. Institutional work may involve working alone with groups of juveniles. Rotating, shift-based evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours are required for accomplishing this work.
Physical activities include sedentary to heavy work: Sitting, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, pulling, pushing, fingering, grasping, feeling, stooping, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Lifts and/or navigates up to 35 pounds on a routine basis in handling files and equipment necessary for performing the essential duties of the job. Lifts or navigates up to 50 pounds when participating in project-based and sports oriented activities with the youth Lifts or navigates up to 75 pounds in emergency situations and/or when restraining a juvenile, when physical requirements are increased and more demanding in all areas listed.
Work Location:
Jordan, MNThis position is not eligible for benefits, however Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards Philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.
Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.
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