Residential Juvenile Unit Supervisor

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County HCJPD is seeking a Unit Supervisor to lead the housing units within the Residential Services division, supervising Youth Development Coaches and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for youth in custody.

You will oversee staff, enforce policies, coordinate with families and other agencies, and manage documentation and incident reporting within TJJD guidelines. This is grant-funded full-time work with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to establish working relationships with the public and staff members.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active certification as a Juvenile Supervision Officer (Youth Development Officer) in accordance with TJJD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the housing unit operations and directly supervise the Youth Development Coaches of the facility. Ensure adequate staff coverage according to ratios mandated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Monitor, coach, and assist staff on departmental interventions and strategies to include point cards, MANDT, TBRI, restorative practices, etc.
• Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of residential housing units.
• Ensure departmental policies and procedures are adhered to by staff members while carrying out the daily program schedule. Address policy and procedure violations by coaching and training staff members.
• Communicate with visitors, families, volunteers, vendors, and other agencies that conduct business within the facility.
• Enter documentation in the departmental electronic database.
• Review and generate documents, which includes but is not limited to: incident reports, logs, payroll forms, worker's compensation forms, etc. Must ensure that all documentation is submitted within allotted time frames.
• Assist in conducting internal investigations and report findings to the Facility Administrator, Assistant Facility Administrator, Shift Supervisor, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

21+ years old

TJJD certification

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

BS/BA from an accredited college or university

Job description

Harris County HCJPD is seeking a Unit Supervisor to lead the housing units within the Residential Services division, supervising Youth Development Coaches and ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment for youth in custody.

You will oversee staff, enforce policies, coordinate with families and other agencies, and manage documentation and incident reporting within TJJD guidelines. This is grant-funded full-time work with varied shifts.