Manages and interacts with juveniles, individually or in groups, to provide a positive rehabilitative influence; demonstrates leadership by being a positive role model for youth and treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Applies attentive and careful observation to individual and group behaviors daily; screens and evaluates juveniles for signs of abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug abuse or withdrawal, security risk and psychological needs; identifies and takes appropriate action with all juveniles that appear mentally or physically ill; enforces regulations and behavior management policies related to the security and operation of the facility; documents observations in compliance with laws and regulations.

Admits and discharges juveniles according to established procedures; records all necessary information;maintains required documentation.

Evaluates potentially dangerous situations and makes critical and sound judgments and decisions on how to diffuse; responds promptly and effectively in emergency situations; uses appropriate techniques to calm disruptive juvenile residents.

Provides for health, safety, and recreation needs of juveniles in detention; complies with all procedures and schedules for meals, laundry, cleaning, maintenance, and inspections; distributes meals, clothing, and linens; receipts, verifies, and dispenses resident medications as instructed; provides and supervises juveniles' access to educational and recreational activities; provides transportation to juveniles for court and off-site appointments and activities.

Demonstrates effective case management services to juveniles in the 180 Program; conducts home, school, and work site visits; coordinates juvenile’s daily program activities.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Two (2) years of post-secondary education in a related field.

Ability to fluently speak Spanish, sign language, or other foreign language as a secondary language.

CPR/First Aid Certification.

Paid or volunteer experience with a professional organization that provides training in a relevant service-related field.