Frontline Juvenile Justice & Rehabilitation Specialist

State of Louisiana; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice’s Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana, is seeking compassionate Juvenile Justice Specialists (levels 1–3) to supervise youth in secure care facilities, promote rehabilitation, and maintain a safe, structured environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or one year of experience) and a minimum age of 18.

Background checks, PREA compliance, and drug screening are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR One year of experience in any field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified.

Responsibilities

• Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel
• Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy
• Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes youth, employees, and visitors).
• Monitors youth movement and provide youth count as per facility policy.
• Makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.
• Follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband.
• Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots, fire, etc.; must maintain a level of functioning which does not induce panic among youth or employees.
• Institute security measures when escorting youth inside and outside the facility.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice’s Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana, is seeking compassionate Juvenile Justice Specialists (levels 1–3) to supervise youth in secure care facilities, promote rehabilitation, and maintain a safe, structured environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (or one year of experience) and a minimum age of 18.

Background checks, PREA compliance, and drug screening are part of the process.