Each applicant is required to provide the following:
- Completed Cascade County Employment Application.
- Detailed resume of work experience.
- Copy of valid MT Driver\'s License.
- Answer to JDC Supplemental Questionnaire.
Education/ Experience/ Training:
- Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Health and Wellness, Human Services, Sociology, or closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with youth in crisis or youth in a corrections/detention environment with one (1) year of Supervisory experience.
- Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the job.
Certifications required:
- CPR, First Aid, CPI, Naloxone, CJIS or the ability to obtain certification provided by employer.
- Must attend Montana Corrections/Detention Officer Basic Training within one (1) year of hire. After attending CDOB, employee will submit paperwork to POST to receive their Basic Certificate for CDOB within one (1) year.
- Valid Driver\'s License issued by the State of Montana.
JOB SUMMARY
The Detention Program Supervisor (Supervisor) at the Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center (Center) spends considerable time overseeing the detention units, youth programming, and assisting the Administrator and Compliance Supervisor in the operation of the 24 hour/7 day a week facility. The Supervisor must be able to accurately record data in youth records systems, and assist with the annual budget, scheduling of employees, and bi-monthly payroll. The Supervisor must have significant experience with CentralSquare and LiveScan systems to provide support for employees and as a liaison with the respective service providers. This position will have significant personal contact with placing agencies, law enforcement, court personnel, co-workers, associated professionals, juvenile offenders, families, visitors, medical professionals, attorneys, and other government agencies. Must be able to ensure the exchange of information with fellow employees and employees on different shifts. This position requires the employee to be able to work flexible hours that effectively assist with supervision of youth and employees on all shifts, to include some weekends and holidays based on the needs of the facility. This position also requires employee to be on call every third week. The Supervisor in collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator will develop an indoor and outdoor recreation program. Will promote the ongoing development and application of the Get Fit-Stay Fit recreation program to ensure a minimum of
1-hour of large muscle exercise a day and will encourage youth to self-monitor and set personal fitness goals. Will assist the Mental Health Liaison in supporting offender transition from detention to community or other placements and will coordinate and collaborate activities to ensure the mental as well as physical health of youth are met. Will be required to complete incident reports, youth progress notes, bookings, cell check audits, CentralSquare and LiveScan audits, and inventory control of Officer issued uniforms and equipment. Approximately 60% of the Supervisor\'s duties will involve direct contact with youth and 40% performing related tasks and administrative duties. Will participate in meetings, conferences and workshops as directed by the Administrator in addition to a minimum of 20 hours of annual training in areas such as
best practices in juvenile corrections, mental health, leadership, and supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop in collaboration with the Recreation Coordinator a recreational schedule that provides a variety of competitive and non-competitive recreational opportunities that considers the needs and interests of youth, including those with disabilities of which participation by an individual may be modified as necessary depending on security concerns or the mental/physical condition of the youth; R sponsible for overseeing volunteer service program and their lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability. Coordinate programming, religious programs,
and holiday/special occasion events. Curtails, postpones, or terminates the services of a volunteer or volunteer organization when there are substantial reasons for doing so; Assists the Compliance Supervisor with monthly travel and secure detention reports for billing purposes; Assists the Compliance Supervisor with the OPI food program (menus, data entry, shopping, food bid, etc.) Assists the Administrator in grant writing and maintaining grant files. Maintains employee files, correspondence files, and youth files. Adheres to strict confidentiality; Responsible for facility key control (ordering, inventory, and use). Oversees security cameras, intercoms, mag locks, and acts as a liaison with service providers; Assists with the reporting of detained youth to the Juvenile Detention Data Reporting System (JDDRS); compiles data, data entry and statistics for the Montana Board of Crime Control audit or as requested by the Administrator. Ensures detention hearings are held in a timely
manner according to state standards. Assists with the sealing of juvenile records when they reach the age of 18. Completes file review and breakdown according to state and federal standards and destroys 28 and older files accordingly; Assists with the GPS program; set up and removal of Electronic Monitoring equipment as ordered by the Court or Probation Officer (PO). Assists staff in setting up windows for youth at PO request, putting out GPS warrants for those who violate the conditions of their court order. Objectively measures and reports youth progress on GPS to Administration and Youth Court; Train, assign, supervise and evaluate the work and activities of Shift Supervisors, Detention Officers, Teachers, Interns and Volunteers. Meets with staff as needed to address Center issues and facilitate communication; Must be able to enforce policies and procedures as written and participates in hiring, firing, and discipline; Assist with de-escalation of youth through verbal communication during critical incidents. Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally competent to care for youth, and be able to subdue uncontrollable youth using passive and physical restraints; Provide guidance to youth on appropriate social behaviors, anger management and conflict resolution; Communicate with members of the youth treatment team including the Mental Health Liaison, Recreation Coordinator, Administration, Detention Officers, Medical, youth\'s family members, probation officers, case related personnel and teachers via telephone, email or in person; Review youth files and written reports from staff to monitor youth progress and to identify and help provide appropriate intervention. Monitor and communicate behavior changes or necessary precautions of youth to staff; Assists Officers with supervision of youth and volunteers during recreation/leisure activities and programming to ensure Center policies and procedures are followed, and to remain familiar with daily operations; Conducts unannounced PREA rounds and acts as the PREA Coordinator in the Administrator\'s absence; Monitors, implements, adheres to and documents security precautions that ensure the safety of youth, staff, and the community and reports all discrepancies to the Administrator; Periodic transportation of high-risk youth to and from court, placements, and appointments; Orders and maintains supplies as needed; Assists Administration in the development, training, and follow through of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and Procedures that comply with licensing requirements and the goals and objectives of the Center; Understand and adhere to the Cascade County Operations Manual (CCOM)Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge and understanding of: Principles and Practices of the Montana Youth Court Act, Administrativ
