Trauma-Informed Youth Residential Specialist

Texas Department of Public Safety; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks a security-focused professional to provide supervision and direct care for youth in a residential facility, following Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections. The role covers night-watch-like shifts and potential overtime.

You will enforce safety, conduct searches, support staff, and coordinate with day and night shifts, while pursuing required certifications in Use of Force and First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience substitutions for college coursework and degrees are allowed as described in the minimum qualifications.
• All degrees/credits must be from an accredited institution.
• Pre-employment drug test, background checks, fingerprinting, and driving record checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level security enforcement in a residential correctional facility.
• Provide supervision and direct care for youth with trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain safety with welfare checks and intervene when danger arises.
• Coach youth on conflict resolution and social behavior.
• Observe, document, and report significant events to day/night staff.
• Assist in searches for contraband and ensure facility security during emergencies.

Skills

Emergency reporting procedures

Emergency law enforcement equipment

Assessing situations quickly

Effective communication

Stress management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 21 years old

Tools

Emergency monitoring equipment

Job description

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks a security-focused professional to provide supervision and direct care for youth in a residential facility, following Texas Model of trauma-informed corrections. The role covers night-watch-like shifts and potential overtime.

You will enforce safety, conduct searches, support staff, and coordinate with day and night shifts, while pursuing required certifications in Use of Force and First Aid/CPR.