Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is to provide daily care and supervision of juveniles held at the Juvenile Service Center.

Essential Functions

• Ensure care and supervision of juveniles while held at the Juvenile Service Center by maintaining the security, welfare, and order of juveniles
• Engage in crisis intervention and emergency response; quell fights and other violent outbursts; appropriately restrain juveniles as necessary and in accordance with all appropriate rules and guidelines
• Ensure juveniles adhere to Juvenile Service Center rules and guidelines
• Supervise recreational activities and assist with serving meals
• Serve as role model for juveniles; encourage and assist juveniles in the practice of proper hygiene
• Complete all required reports and documentation such as Department of Children's Services (DCS)reports; daily shift reports; log book entries; and incident reports
• Adhere to all laws (such as the Prison Rape Elimination Act), rules, and Center policies and procedures
• Center policies and procedures
• Follow rules, regulations, and guidelines asset forth in the Centers manual and as directed by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
• Brief staff at shift changes, as necessary
• Respond to subpoenas and court orders
• Interact appropriately with the general public
• Work cooperatively as part of a team
• Communicate, in writing, articulately and legibly
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Health Department
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Training and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience working in a children's services facility (volunteer experience and practicum or intern experience may be considered)
• Successful completion of 40 hours of pre-service training and annual40- hour training
• Ability to use a defibrillator and to administer first aid
• Ability to appropriately use restraint and to break up altercations
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must possess and maintain valid Tennessee driver's license

Specialized Knowledge

N/A

Competencies

• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Ability to work weekends if scheduled to do so
• Ability to execute duties of moderate complexity
• Ability to solve somewhat difficult problems
• Ability to use two-way radios to communicate with other Center staff
• Ability to appropriately provide direction to juveniles at the Center

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional moderate effort or frequent periods of light physical activity

Occupational Hazards

• Potential exposure to injury when breaking up altercations or restraining a violent juvenile
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases

Knox County Government Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to quall/ied individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.