JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 6

About This JobOffice of Juvenile JusticeSwanson Center for Youth-Monroe4701 South Grand St. , Monroe, LA 71202https: //ojj. la. gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroeThis vacancy is located at the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana. The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care.

OJJ also provides services to youth under local courtOur MissionThe Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe andeffective individualized services to youth, who will become productive,law-abiding citizens. Our VisionOJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families,communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their livestoward responsible citizenship. Guiding PrinciplesHonesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity. Achievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission. Versatility - To value, promote and support diversity and cultural competence.

Ethical - To be ethical; to do the right thing, both legally and morally. Focused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed. Accountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources. Informed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data. Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals. Harmonious - To be inclusive – involve all parties, both external and internal, who need to be part of theprocess. HAVE FAITH: Together we help change lives.

Minimum QualificationsPossession 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; ORThree 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationSupervises and directs subordinate staff in the provision of a secure environment and appropriate therapeutic aspects of youth care. Makes on-site visits and inspections. Reviews team reports submitted to the security office. Consults and counsels with subordinate staff and supervisors. Performs consultative sessions with other disciplines. Reviews youth care monitoring results done in accordance with the quality assurance plan of the security department.

Assists in development of policies and procedures as related to security and youth care by complying with consultation request from supervisory staff members of other disciplines, or from administration and serving on committees as appointed. Assists with special projects as requested by supervisor or administration. Completes performance planning evaluations and identifies educational programs which will enhance subordinates' job abilities. Provides on-the-job training or assigns individuals to appropriate educational programs. Documents employee problems and confers with Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) regarding appropriate action to be taken.

Serves as principal assistant to the Corrections Lieutenant Colonel (Juvenile Justice Specialist 7) and assumes the duties of that position in his/her absence. Develops and serves as instructor in educational programs, both inside and outside facility, as requested. Performs related duties as assigned. Position-Specific Details: The Juvenile Justice Specialist 6 title has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,109. 60 biweekly. How To Apply: 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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i. e. , relevant, detailed experience/education).

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 LondonOJJ/ Human ResourcesGarilyn. London@la. govIn 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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits.

org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www. lasersonline. org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www. trsl. org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www. lsers.

net), among others01Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?YesNo02Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?YesNo03If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc. ), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

04Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?YesNo05If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A. 06Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?YesNo07If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

08Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U. S. C 1997)?YesNo09If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A. 10If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.

Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice.

Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting. Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present. No. Do not contact my employers, past or present. 11Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?YesNo Required Question