What are the responsibilities and job description for the JDC Intern- Detention Officer position at Human Resource Department Portage County, Ohio?
The Portage-Geauga County Juvenile Detention Center is presently presently accepting applications for internship opportunities within our agency.
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
- To build trusting relationships with our residents / clients to motivate and encourage positive change in their behavior;
- To practice the Detention Center's identified ideals and values on a consistent basis to provide our residents with an opportunity to realize their full potential;
- The ability to plan, develop, and execute structured leisure time and recreational activities for our residents;
- The ability to monitor, manage, control, and direct adolescent behavior;
- The ability to de-escalate stressful situations and identify problem resolution;
- The ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
- The ability to demonstrate leadership skills.