Youth Residential Support Specialist

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Residential Officer to supervise youths in a 24-hour residential facility in Dallas, TX. The role involves direct supervision, counseling, and adherence to TJJD standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining health, safety, and welfare, enforcing rules, transporting youths, and coordinating educational activities. Must pass background checks, obtain First Aid/CPR, and a TX driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day direct supervision to youths in a detention facility.
• Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives.
• Makes critical and sound judgments during crisis or potentially dangerous situations; informs supervisor and documents actions.
• Disciplines youths by enforcing facility rules and documents behavior for review.
• Back-up to staff; may administer medications, transport youths, process intakes or discharges, and handle disciplinary actions.
• Conducts room checks, inspections, rounds, and searches of youths.
• Transports youths to appointments and coordinates daily educational/entertainment programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dallas County is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Residential Officer to supervise youths in a 24-hour residential facility in Dallas, TX. The role involves direct supervision, counseling, and adherence to TJJD standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining health, safety, and welfare, enforcing rules, transporting youths, and coordinating educational activities. Must pass background checks, obtain First Aid/CPR, and a TX driver’s license.