Juvenile Care & Behavior Mentor (12-Hour Shifts)

Inside Philanthropy; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid holidays

PTO 24 days

Job summary

Collin County is seeking candidates to supervise and care for Juvenile residents at the Detention Facility. You will conduct intake and searches, set behavior expectations, monitor conduct, and escort youths to visits, court, school, and medical appointments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, ability to earn a Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six months, and a Texas driver's license. Work is on 12-hour shifts with 3–4 days off each week; weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and enforce rules.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Ability to earn Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six months.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for Juvenile residents at the Detention Facility.
• Conduct intake and release of juveniles.
• Perform searches of residents.
• Set and monitor behavior expectations.
• Escort residents to visits, court, school, and medical appointments.
• Mentor residents and design programs to earn community service hours.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Discipline enforcement

Mentoring

Program design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Collin County is seeking candidates to supervise and care for Juvenile residents at the Detention Facility. You will conduct intake and searches, set behavior expectations, monitor conduct, and escort youths to visits, court, school, and medical appointments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, ability to earn a Juvenile Supervision Officer certification within six months, and a Texas driver's license. Work is on 12-hour shifts with 3–4 days off each week; weekend work is required.