Youth Specialist - Part-Time - Male Only - Juvenile Probation - Fort Bend County

Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as a role model for rational decision making while also maintaining safety and security.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.  Male Applicants only.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors youth during recreation; youth movement to and from class and throughout the campus and during learning activities on and off campus. 
• Ensures safety requirements and expectations. 
• Processes new youth arrivals as needed. 
• Conducts conference with youths’ parents, site supervisors and the treatment team. 
• Conducts psychoeducational groups using a leadership style that promotes youth participation. 
• Attends all staff meetings and conferences as required. 
• Appropriately manages aggressive student behavior including restraining individuals as needed. 
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED. 
• Experience working with at-risk adolescents. 
• One-year job related experience working in a treatment oriented, behavior modification or adolescent/juvenile program is preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be 21 years of age;
• CPR-First Aid Certification and Handle With Care Certification (Certifications may be obtained after employment begins)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License is required.
• Eligible to be certified as a Juvenile Supervision Officer. 
• Male applicants only.    

SALARY RANGE:  Part-Time, $19.50 per hour, 20-25 hours per week

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

An applicant may not have any of the following disqualifying criminal history:

1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.

2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.

3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.