Juvenile Services Professional Hourly/On-Call presso Boulder County, CO

About the Department

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire 2 (two) Juvenile Services Professionals Hourly/On-Call. The Boulder Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), a 24/7 facility, is the County's short-term detention and assessment center housing male and female detainees under the age of 18. This is a great opportunity to work directly with at-risk youth and to learn about the Juvenile Justice System in Boulder County including community partners such as law enforcement, probation department, social services, etc. and the juvenile court. The JAC embraces a strength-based and harm reduction practice to juvenile detention. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a progressive detention setting and have experience or studies in corrections, social work, residential treatment, child advocacy, education, or working with underserved populations. The ideal candidate is also someone who can work in a team-oriented, fast paced, and trauma-informed environment.

These are hourly, non-benefited positions that will work 8-28 hours per week in a varied/flexible schedule. As these are hourly positions, no set hours are guaranteed to applicants. Weekly minimum time commitment of one 8-hour shift with maximum time commitment up to five shifts a week depending on the needs of the facility and the availability of the applicant. These positions are intended to offer shift coverage and support for full-time employees. Applicants must be available and willing to work evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. These positions will work out of 1777 6th Street, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are non-exempt (eligible for overtime). 

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.04 - $26.98 Hourly 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• First Round Interviews: Week of October 27th
• Reference Check: Week of October 27th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Position Duties

1. Provide a safe and secure facility
2. Attend court and act as representative of facility
3. Conduct court appointed bond commissioner functions
4. Conduct intakes
5. Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention/de-escalation
6. Conduct secure transports
7. Oversee and provide structure programming for youth in custody
8. Conduct perimeter/security checks
9. Administer medications
10. Assist in maintaining inter-agency/community relationships
11. Performs related work, as required
12. May be reassigned during emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting; a CBI/FBI background check, and a Child Welfare/Trails check of the Child Abuse Registry

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be able to obtain Crisis Prevention and CPR/First Aid certifications within one year of hire and annually thereafter. *Training will be provided and paid for by the County

Other Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• One year of experience, either paid or volunteered, working directly with youth

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Action-Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things they see as challenging; not fearful of having to act with a minimum of planning
• Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgements and acting
• Compassion: Genuinely cares about people; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others maybe not as fortunate; demonstrates real empathy with the joys and pains of others
• Cross Cultural Sensitivity: Understands and can empathize with differences in people and cultures; is not judgmental about differences; respects differences; respects different value sets; handles and is comfortable with diversity
• Communication: Is able to communicate clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; can get messages across and have the desire effect
• Positive Peer Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent their own interest and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.