Community Actives Officer bei Hays County, TX

About the Department

Essential Functions include the following. (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of task is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks preformed by positions in this class.) Other duties may be assigned.

Summary

Under general supervision primarily provides planning, transportation, and assistance to youth programs. Reports to the transitional coordinator and the administrative assistant of juvenile probation.

Position Duties

• Provides high school equivalency tutorials to youth.
• Provides job readiness instructional training to youth.
• Compiles data on youth progress.
• Assist youth in college preparation, including financial aid and applications.
• Assist in design and instructional materials for classroom.
• Substitutes for instruction when needed.
• Work with clients on best testing procedures.
• Provides safe and prompt transportation of juvenile probation clients to programs.
• Performs all duties in compliance with department safety policies and procedures.
• Performs daily vehicle inspection prior to use.
• Responsible for keeping gas in the vehicle at a safe level.
• Reports vehicle safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Reports vehicle inspection deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate, experience working with youth preferred.

Other Qualifications

Must be eligible to be certified as a Community Activities Officer (CAO) by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Must hold a valid Texas driver license and liability insurance coverage. Driving record must reflect acceptable rating by Hays County to operate a county vehicle.