Trauma‑Informed Youth Care Officer (Residential)

Texas A&M International; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Health & life insurance

Hazardous duty pay

Job summary

Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks a Juvenile Correctional Officer to supervise and support youth in a residential setting. You will apply trauma-informed methods, maintain safety, and guide youth through learning and behavior management.

The role includes shift work, potential on-call, and up to 25% travel. Career ladder promotions depend on eligibility, experience, and performance, with salary adjustments at each level.

Qualifications

• Must meet TJJD safety policies and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Ability to monitor youth behavior and maintain boundaries.
• Experience in counseling and guiding adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direct care in a residential facility.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches to support youth learning.
• Maintain safety; respond to incidents with appropriate intervention.
• Supervise activities, manage transitions, and document observations.
• Travel up to 25% and participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Safety procedures

Counseling adolescents

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication skills

Youth development

Boundary setting

Stress management

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Use of Force training

Job description

Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks a Juvenile Correctional Officer to supervise and support youth in a residential setting. You will apply trauma-informed methods, maintain safety, and guide youth through learning and behavior management.

The role includes shift work, potential on-call, and up to 25% travel. Career ladder promotions depend on eligibility, experience, and performance, with salary adjustments at each level.