JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3



Job Details

JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 1/2/3
Employer

State of Louisiana

Salary

$2,201.00 - $3,905.00 Monthly

Location

Columbia, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403SCY-Continuous-TH

Department (S)

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

06/30/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

CL

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Supplemental Information

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.  

Vacant Juvenile Justice Specialist 1, 2, 3 positions will be located at Swanson Center for Youth-Columbia, located in Caldwell Parish.

As part of a Career Progression Group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Juvenile Justice Specialist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.  The maximum salary for the Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 is $50,586.  Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
 
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 1 (pay grade level PS-105) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1250.00 Bi-weekly.
 
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 2 (pay grade level PS-106) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1337.50 Bi-weekly.
 
The Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 (pay grade level PS-107) has a Special Entrance Rate of $1431.13 Bi-weekly.
 
For an introduction to the duties of this position please view our realistic job preview video on YouTube.
 
 
Persons hired as Juvenile Justice Specialist will be assigned to shifts that are subject to periodic change.
 
Preference will be given to candidates that possess an associate degree or baccalaureate degree.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws are granted.  A first offender or sheriff's pardon is not acceptable. 
 
The Office of Juvenile Justice will create a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting. Before applying, the applicant must meet the minimum qualification requirement.
 
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 
 
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.  An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
 
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.  Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
 
Application received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
 
Evaluating experience - Your application is being reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
 
Minimum Qualification Review – See History – Click the History link for the results of your application review.  Passing candidates will designate as "Pass".  Failing candidates will designate as "Fail".
 
Eligible for consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
 
Eligible Pending Supplemental Qualification Review - Only candidates meeting the supplemental qualification will be eligible for referral.
 
Referred to hiring manager for review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager.  You may or may not be called for an interview.
 
Position filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
 
Position canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

The State of Louisiana only accepts online applications. Paper applications will not be accepted. Computer access is available at your local library, at local Louisiana Workforce Commission Business Career Solutions Centers, and at the State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at 5825 Florida Boulevard, Room 1070, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.  If you require an ADA accommodation, please contact our office at (225) 925-1911 or Toll Free: (866) 783-5462 during business hours for additional assistance.  
 
(Please note:  Libraries and LWC centers cannot provide in-depth assistance to applicants with limited computer skills; therefore, we suggest that such applicants have someone with computer proficiency accompany them to these facilities to assist with the computer application process.  Also, no State Civil Service employees are housed at the libraries or LWC centers to answer specific questions about the hiring process.  Such questions should be directed to the State Civil Service Testing and Recruiting Center at the phone numbers above or by visiting the office on Florida Blvd. where assistance is available.  Information is also provided on our job seeker website at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/).


In the event there is a preferred reemployment list for this position, the position may be filled from that list with no other interviews.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Department of Public Safety
Attn: Human Resources/Tonia Hudson
P.O. Box 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896-6614
Email: tonia.hudson@la.gov  
 
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
 
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must have attained eighteenth birthday at time of application.
 
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
 

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide security of youth and assist in application of clinical treatment in accomplishing the overall goal of evaluation and/or treatment of individuals judicially remanded to the facility.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from the Juvenile Specialist 4 and other higher level official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Office of Juvenile Justice
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Juvenile Specialist 2 by performance of trainee duties for six months.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Trains in all protective service duties:
Receives on-the-job training in various areas of the unit by security and treatment personnel.
Maintains locked doors and gates as per facility policy.
Follows facility policies in control and prevention of contraband on grounds (this includes youth, employees, and visitors).

Monitors youth movement and provide youth count as per facility policy.

Makes security checks of buildings, grounds, fences, doors and gates to ensure that the integrity of security is intact; refers problems and/or deficiencies to proper authority.

Follows procedure for searching youth, living quarters, etc. to control contraband.
Maintains security and follows instructions in handling emergency situations such as riots, fire, etc.; must maintain a level of functioning which does not induce panic among youth or employees.

Institutes security measures when escorting youth inside and outside facility.

Responds to order to report to duty during elopement (or other unusual occurrences) and mans duty stations as assigned.

Supervises those youth assigned to his/her area and contributes toward creation of an atmosphere that is conducive to treatment. Assists in keeping records, etc. on all youth in his/her unit.

Assists with all routine clinics, details, and laboratory work for youth (under the guidance of the medical staff).

Accompanies youth to recreational and occupational therapies and all off-site activities to provide security and therapeutic assistance.

Participates and assists clinical treatment team members with groups of youth in therapeutic activities.

Participates as an active member in treatment team meetings, advising others about observations and recommendations.
Maintains adequate records for each youth in their assigned area for unusual happenings, such as side effects from drugs, behavior problems, eating and sleeping problems, suicidal or homicidal attempts or threats, and any elopements or any attempts of elopements.

Creates proper atmosphere on a security treatment unit which includes maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for youth by assisting in the cleaning of the physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment, and other items in the youth care unit.

Participates in educational programs (either in-house or outside facility) as assigned, to increase knowledge base and job skills (is subject to 24-hour call).

Performs any related duties as assigned.

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Benefits
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to "make a difference" through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits and have access to a great professional development program.
Flexible Working Arrangements – The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies.
Professional Development - The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage.
Insurance Coverage – Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State's own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org.
Deferred Compensation – As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings.
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).  These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others. LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system.

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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462

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