Juvenile Detention Officer - Teterboro, United States - County of Bergen
Description
Bergen County Department of Human Services
Division of Family Guidance
Title:
Juvenile Detention Officer (JDO)
This employment opportunity is to serve as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center located at 200 North Street, Teterboro, NJ Juvenile Detention Officers provide an invaluable service to the community while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of youth in their care.
Responsibilities:
Supervise and/or participate in various programs/activities with juveniles to stimulate interest in and cooperation with various social/education programs.
Provide direct supervision and care that ensures the safety, security, health and welfare of the residents and staff.
Provides crisis intervention as needed and implement techniques to be used in addressing behavioral and adjustment issues
Assist in the delivery of services as required which includes education, recreation, medical, and social services to ensure that programs are implemented to meet the needs of the residents.
Learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the facility.
Model pro-social behavior and reinforce appropriate social interactions.
Schedule:
Full time (40 hours/week). Shift work required. This position will include evenings, holidays and weekends.
Education Requirements:
Minimum Associates's Degree in mental health, Criminal Justice or related field Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Other Requirements:
Experience working with at-risk youth, preferably in a group/residential setting preferred
Computer literacy (MS Excel and Word)
Valid driver's license
The County of Bergen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in criminal Justice or mental health?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
Work Location:
In person
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