Texas

Senior Youth Advisor

Job Description: Provides day-to-day direct supervision of Federal Bureau of Prison (BOP) residents in a 24-hour, secure juvenile detention facility in a manner that ensures the health, safety and welfare of each resident is in compliance with policies and procedures and all applicable standards.  Acts as a positive role model for the residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Ensures safety and security by constant observation of residents to evaluate their behavior and to ensure compliance with facility rules

.Provides individual and group counseling/mentoring to all residents to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.

Coordinates the movement of the residents to meals, education, recreation and treatment activities to ensure safety and security is maintained.

Participates in the physical restraint, chases and/or carries of unruly residents using only prescribed Handle With Care methods within the constraints established by the Cornerstone and the BOP.

Makes critical and sound judgments and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations in the absence of the supervisor; informs supervisor of problems or situations encountered and actions taken; documents actions.

Conducts inspections, rounds and drills which include room checks and physical searches of residents. Tests doors and other security equipment for their proper operation on a daily basis.

Disciplines residents by enforcing the rules of the program and prepares written unit reports to document shift activities including logs, incident reports, progress reports and other communication material as needed.

Participate in the transport, monitoring and documenting of any outside activities, i.e., work release, community service, vocational education, etc. as needed

.Inspects and directs cleaning activities of residents for maintenance of sanitation, orderliness, and safety

.Complies with all aspects of GCRJC, Cornerstone, state and BOP policies and procedures while on the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the intake and discharge of residents as needed

.Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.

Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents and staff relations to identify and resolve problems and function as a unified team.

Completes all in-service training to meet the requirements for continued personal and professional self-development.

Complies with facility safety rules and take corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner without injury to self or others.