Entry-Level Juvenile Residential Counselor

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an entry level Juvenile Residential Officer to provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility. The role includes counseling, crisis response, and enforcing facility rules to ensure safety and welfare.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, a Texas driver’s license, and passing a background check with mandatory drug testing. The position requires ability to work shifts and handle challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Certification as required by applicable facility standards within six months.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Extensive background investigation and mandatory drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility to ensure safety and welfare.
• Offer individual and group counseling to youths to promote responsibility.
• Make sound judgments in crisis and document actions; inform supervisor when appropriate.
• Discipline youths per facility rules and document behavior.
• Serve as back-up staff for medications, transports, intakes, and discharges; may handle restraints as required.
• Conduct inspections, rounds, drills, and room searches; transport youths to appointments.
• Coordinate daily educational and entertaining programs and activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dallas County is seeking an entry level Juvenile Residential Officer to provide direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour residential facility. The role includes counseling, crisis response, and enforcing facility rules to ensure safety and welfare.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, First Aid/CPR within 90 days, a Texas driver’s license, and passing a background check with mandatory drug testing. The position requires ability to work shifts and handle challenging situations.