Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 (JRO2) - Chehalis

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This position receives an on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium which is not included in the salary listed above.Job Class: Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2Location: Chehalis (Region Map)Closes: Sunday, December, 31, 2023Salary: $ 3,796.00 - $5,088 Monthly___________________________The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 2 to join our team at Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington. All programs within DCYF are working toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."Click here to learn more about DCYF.The Opportunity: We need your motivation and mitigation skills to provide security and safety services for residents, staff, and visitors in our maximum-security juvenile rehabilitation residential facility. You will assist counselors on the floor, be a role model to our youth residents, intervene, if necessary, when conflicts arise, and ultimately, ensure a safe and secure environment for our youth to prosper. You will learn about the Juvenile Rehabilitation philosophy and treatment model, which will prepare you for a variety of career advancement opportunities as you support rehabilitative programming for our youth.We have permanent and temporary openings available.Some of what you will do: Proactively maintain awareness of verbal and written information from previous shifts.Operate communication devices such as two-way radio, and telephone.Recognize and assess problem situations and immediately responds to emergent situations.Assess youth behavior for risk to self and others.Supervise youth during administration of prescription and non-prescription medications.Monitor and supervise youth at all times, and intervene by using Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) approved methods and techniques for verbal de-escalation, physical control and/or restraints as necessary to restore safety and order.Conduct routine and random security duties including perimeter, grounds, building checks, headcounts, Suicide Precaution Level (SPL) checks, key control, room searches for contraband and pat/frisk and strip searches according to policy.Escort/supervises youth during facility movements and appointments.Perform basic data and retrieval functions using computerized system, and input incident reports and client tracking into the Automated Client Tracking (ACT) system.What we are looking for: One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer 1.ORHigh school graduation or GED equivalent, AND one year of relevant experience (full-time equivalency) in counseling, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, psychology, sociology, behavioral health, or social service.Note: Two years of college will substitute for one year of experience.Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process.In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Two or more years of experience in the areas of work such as: social services, youth group activities, security guard, correctional officer, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work; or a certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC); or, a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program.Previously demonstrated: Understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.Experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.Competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.Knowledge of basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals, and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior, and crisis intervention methods and techniques.Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, apply rules, regulations, and procedures, appraise situations, and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and deescalate situations.Ability to speak and write clearly, establish and maintain effective working. How do I apply? Complete and submit the online application.Supplemental Information: Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.Incumbent must hold a valid driver’s license when operating a state or privately owned vehicle on official state business.If you need an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.15049