JUVENILE LEAD SPECIALIST 72264

07/16/92 D

This is the third and highest class in the Juvenile Specialist series which supervises youths in juvenile justice system facilities. Positions in this class provide security for several housing units or an entire facility, as well as on-site supervision of youths to carry out treatment programs. This class is distinguished from the Juvenile Specialist Senior class by its broader responsibility for facility security, and by its leader responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Positions in this class perform work of considerable difficulty by monitoring security and/or program implementation in a youth service facility. Positions in this class intervene in all crisis situations or incidents; resolve, organize, and direct searches for AWOL youths; advise appropriate law enforcement agencies; and determine appropriate actions to take for various emergency or security situations. They monitor security; lead and direct positions in the Juvenile Specialist and Juvenile Specialist Senior classes to assure compliance with acceptable practices; assure security is provided for all housing units; conduct investigations of appeals by youths of disciplinary action or infractions; escort youths to various locations; take daily count of youths; and monitor security facilities at night. Positions in this class also provide documentation and make reports of incidents, daily activities, AWOL's and due process forms.

Supervision Given: Positions in this class lead and direct Juvenile Specialists and Juvenile Specialists Senior in security control.

Supervision Received: General supervision is received from an Institution Manager or other institution supervisor.

Scope: Work performed affects the security and well-being of youths and the safety of the community at large through provision of appropriate supervision and security and program implementation.

Impact of Actions: Work performed has serious impact on the facility, the agency, and the community through provision of security and treatment implementation. Error may result in AWOL youths, injury to youths or staff, or ineffective interaction with youths which may, in turn, result in short- and long-term costs to the agency in money, time, and credibility.

Personal Contacts: Frequent contacts with law enforcement officials, probation officers, staff from other Youth Services facilities, Department of Correctional Education staff, court service or social services personnel, and families of youths in order to provide or obtain information about the treatment or security of youths.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of security and safety policies and procedures; crisis intervention; and of appropriate implementation of treatment programs.

Skills: Skill in appropriate restraint methods; use of hand-held radios; and first aid.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to coordinate various security-oriented functions; monitor, lead, and direct the work of others; supervise groups of juveniles and work with youths; effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; keep records and make reports; quickly assess emergency or critical situations and determine appropriate actions to take; and direct and coordinate searches or actions in other emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: None.

Education or Training: High school graduation or equivalent. Must complete Department of Youth and Family Services required training.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in the area of juvenile justice security and treatment program implementation.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established as part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program and replaces the Learning Center Supervisor C class, effective July 16, 1992.