PT Facility Probation Officers (0.5 FTE - Benefit Eligible)

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PT Facility Probation Officers (0.5 FTE - Benefit Eligible)

Salary

$30.73 - $36.15 Hourly

Location

Jordan, MN

Job Type

Part Time-Benefits

Job Number

2024-00038

Division

Health & Human Services Div Other

Department

Juvenile Alternative Facility (JAF)

Opening Date

04/17/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

000

Job Summary

The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies within this classification for up to 6 months.

We are hiring 2 positions to work each work 20 hours per week. Position is benefit-eligible. The schedule consists of 2 regular overnight shifts per week with the possibility of more shifts. 

Shift hours vary and may change due to the needs of service and staff availability.  Shift hours vary to include evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays but must be able to work weekend and overnight shifts.

Performs skilled professional corrections work monitoring juvenile residents in a 24/7, non-secure detention/residential facility. The employee oversees and controls security functions and implements gender specific therapeutic programming related to the care, custody, and well-being of resident through the principles of direct monitoring. The work involves an element of personal danger and physical exertion. The incumbent must be able to make independent decisions and exercise independent judgment in responding to emergencies. Work is performed primarily in an institutional setting.

Pay range shown is hiring range. Full range goes up to $90,236 with outstanding performance. Position will be open until filled.

Essential Duties

  • Maintains the security, safety, and well-being of juveniles, the facility, and the public in accordance with Minnesota Department of Corrections Chapter 2960 Rules governing all youth residential programs and the Federal PREA standards (Prison Rape Elimination Act).  Follows Federal & State Statutes, Constitutional Standards, and Scott County policy and procedure.
     
  • Provides quality evidence based programming designed to meet the needs of youth, families, and the courts.
     
  • Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement each resident's specific case plan; coordinates, participates in, and supervises youth program activities and community service or restorative projects.
     
  • Enforces rules of conduct and rules of the facility; disciplines or initiates correcting action with residents as warranted by behavior and dictated by policy/law; documents and reports all such incidents.
     
  • Monitors all program activities in the facility, communicates emergencies and alerts, controls movement of all persons in the facility, monitors the alarm system, answers phones, and controls keys.
     
  • Oversees, observes, and monitors resident behaviors, activities, and routines to ensure the safety of residents and staff; logs, records, and reports behaviors as observed.
     
  • Performs intakes and orients new residents, issues clothing, secures resident property, informs and educates residents on rules of conduct within the facility, completes all necessary screenings and directs resident to their living area.
     
  • Collects and maintains daily program activity data and resident follow-up. Manages and provides direct services to residents to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions and to implement the case plans.
     
  • Promotes an atmosphere of fair and objective staff and resident communication.
     
  • Works collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and staff from other agencies to efficiently and effectively complete the intake/booking process. 
     
  • Intervenes in emergency situations including assaultive behaviors, suicide attempts, and medical problems, by enforcing rules, following procedures, responding to calls for assistance, obtaining additional assistance, etc.; administers first aid and CPR as needed and authorized. 
     
  • Transports residents and drives vehicles to/from court, medical appointments, other approved programming as needed in the performance of work responsibilities while maintaining security, control, and rules of conduct at all times. 
     
  • Administers youth medication, monitors inventory of resident medications, orders, re-orders, transfers prescriptions, and distributes medication as prescribed and authorized; keeps detailed records of such activity as policy dictates. 
     
  • Shares information with residents about programs and educational/social opportunities available at the facility; responds to the resident's questions, concerns, and emergencies in a timely manner. 
     
  • Searches residents as required and in accordance with policy and law. 
     
  • Ability to manage verbal and physical conflict/residents during altercations and/or to defend self and others.
     
  • Attends mandatory and other training annually to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the corrections field. 
     
  • Keeps records, writes reports, recommends programs and plans, interprets court orders and related information, and performs a variety of data entry and documentation tasks. 
     
  • Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.
     
  • Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Bachelors' degree within 6 months of hire and a valid driver's license at time of hire. Preference for experience working with youth in treatment, corrections, or probation environment. Evidence Based Practices trainings (Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Skills Groups) are desirable. CPR and first aid certifications are desirable. 

Selection Process

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check, pre-employment exam drug testing and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits:
(Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://c2mb.ajg.com/scottcounty/home/

  • Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
  • Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 11 paid holidays annually
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
  • On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
  • Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

  • Short-Term Disability
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Minnesota Benefit Association
  • Vision Plan
  • Scott County Employees Association
  • Spirit of Scott
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Training Opportunities


Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets here!

01
Please select the answer that best describes your level of education:
  • No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D.
  • Less than 1 yr of college or technical school
  • 1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
  • Associate's Degree
  • 2 or more but less than 3 yrs college
  • 3 or more but less than 4 yrs college
  • Bachelor's Degree (or will receive degree within six months)
  • Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
  • Master's Degree
  • Schooling beyond Master's level
02
Please indicate area of study:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Corrections
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Other related field
  • None of the above
03
If you selected Other related field, please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. BS in Education):
04
Please select the answer that best describes your work experience (full-time equivalency) working with youth in a treatment, probation or corrections environment:
  • No Experience
  • Less than one year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 or more years
05
Briefly describe the experience you listed above.
06
Please indicate with which programs or software you have intermediate level ability:
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • JAIMS
  • CSTS
  • Other Programs/Software
  • No computer program or software experience
07
Do you have experience facilitating program groups?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you indicated yes to the questions above, please indicate curriculum used.
09
Do you have experience writing any of the following documents? (Check all that apply)
  • Court Reports
  • Incident Reports
  • Discharge summaries
  • Daily Logs
  • None of the above
10
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you bi- or multi- lingual?
  • Yes
  • No
12
We are a 24/7 facility and you may be scheduled to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays: would you be available to work these shifts?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Are you 21 years of age or older?
  • Yes
  • No
14
In what areas have you received training or certification? (Select all that apply)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Skills
  • CPI/Restrictive Procedures
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Gender Specific
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • None of the above
15
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
16
Do you have any prior experience working in an institutional setting?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Per PREA 115.317 have you ever been investigated for allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or sexual abuse? If so were any of the claims investigated? Were the claims substantiated?
18
Is there anything else you want to add that is pertinent to this position?

Required Question

Agency
Scott County (MN)
Address
200 4th Avenue West
#201
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Phone
952-496-8103