Facility Trainer

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) seeks a Facility Trainer for Residential Services to deliver ART, support New Hire Orientation, and guide staff on-site through OJT.

You will coach new personnel, coordinate training schedules, monitor safety systems, and liaise with TJJD and MANDT to uphold standards and professional conduct in a challenging youth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot training equipment.
• Develop topic expertise from State/Federal standards and HCJPD policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ART for all Residential staff and update curriculum as needed.
• Facilitate Academy New Hire Orientation for Youth Development Officers.
• Provide On-The-Job training on policies, safety, documentation, and duties.
• Serve as MANDT liaison to enhance deescalation and safety techniques; attend staff meetings.
• Provide coaching sessions and evaluate new staff at 90 days.
• Develop training schedules for transfers and new hires.
• Perform weekly camera system checks to ensure operation.
• Coordinate with TJJD and obtain documents related to investigations.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Training techniques

Technical training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BS/BA degree

Tools

Training software

Training equipment

Job description

About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD):

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

About Residential Services:

The Residential Services Division consists of a Juvenile Detention Center and two post-adjudicated facilities. The facilities house youth who are awaiting court and youth who are placed into the department’s custody by the juvenile courts. The facilities provide direct care and supervision for all youth placed with the department along with providing mental health and behavioral treatment programs.

Position Overview:

The Facility Trainer will work closely with administration and facility members to provide effective training for facility staff, foster accountability and responsibility, promote healthy professional relationships, and uphold departmental mission, core values, and cornerstones. The Facility Trainer will conduct Annual Recertification Training (ART) for all certified residential staff, participate in New Hire Training, oversee, coach and mentor new staff during their On-the-Job (OJT) Training period, and support the Direct Care staff during all shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts Annual Recertification Training (ART) for all Residential Certified Staff, including creating curriculum, updating the material as needed.
• Facilitates training in the Academy and New Hire Orientation for new Youth Development Officers hired to the department.
• Provides On-The-Job training (OJT) for staff on residential policies and procedures, fire and safety, documentation, and all specialized job duties in the facility; Assists in overseeing and mentoring new staff as they go through the OJT process; Ensures they are acclimated to the department and facility (email, payroll, security access), staff, and residents; Continuously supports and training all Youth Development Officer staff as warranted.
• Serves as the agency liaison to the MANDT system to enhance the quality of service, to include post training development with the goal to enhance staff's confidence and to further develop staff in both the deescalation and physical techniques; Attend General Staff Meetings at the facilities to review core concepts of MANDT.
• Provides and documents coaching sessions with individual staff as requested by the facility administrators. Evaluate new staff at the 90 day probation period.
• Develops training schedules for transfers and new hires (full and part time).
• Responsible for weekly checks of the facility camera system to ensure all cameras are working properly.
• Acts as a liaison between the department and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) by building a professional working relationship with TJJD and assisting with acquiring video or providing documents related to investigations.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution and
• Three (3) years of full-time paid experience working in casework, counseling, community or group work in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons.

OR

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university and
• One (1) year of full-time paid experience working in casework, counseling, community or group work in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Awareness of effective communication, facilitation and training techniques and applicable use related to the positions and job duties of the participants.
• Comprehension of training related software and technical skills to operate and troubleshoot training equipment.
• Develop expertise in assigned training topics by researching available information, other applicable State and Federal Agency standards, TJJD standards and HCJPD policies.
• Proficient in the applicability and interpretation of HCJPD policies,TJJD standards and PREA standards.
• Must maintain professional behavior, communicating and interacting appropriately with others at all times.
• Must maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer in accordance with TJJD requirements.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Licensure:

• Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.

Additional Requirements:

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.
• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county’s drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant-funded Full-time | This is considered an essential staff position
• Hours and days will vary upon the needs of the facility.
  • Weekends and overnight shifts will be required.
  • Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

Salary:

• $65,603.20 Annually
• Based on 26 pay periods

Open Position Location:

• Residential Services

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.