Juvenile Justice Team Lead — Trauma‑Informed Care

State of Louisiana; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice invites applications for a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, LA. This full-time role supervises staff, coordinates shifts to ensure safety, and delivers trauma-informed care in alignment with agency standards.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED with two years of relevant experience; two years in residential/correctional settings or Probation and Parole are accepted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with one year of experience in any field plus
• Two years of experience in a residential, correctional, behavioral health, or group home setting with responsibility for rehabilitation, clinical care, custody, or security; OR
• Two years of experience in Probation and Parole.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Juvenile Justice Specialists and coordinate shift activities to ensure safety and compliance
• Monitor youth behavior and intervene in crisis situations using de-escalation techniques
• Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Ensure documentation and incident reports are completed accurately and timely
• Collaborate with facility leadership to implement programming and behavioral interventions
• Uphold agency policies and promote a rehabilitative environment for youth

Skills

Supervisory experience

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Staff coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years in residential/correctional/behavioral health

Two years in Probation and Parole

Job description

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice invites applications for a Juvenile Justice Specialist 4 at Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, LA. This full-time role supervises staff, coordinates shifts to ensure safety, and delivers trauma-informed care in alignment with agency standards.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED with two years of relevant experience; two years in residential/correctional settings or Probation and Parole are accepted.