Admissions Coordinator
Receives, processes, and supervises youths during intake into detention to include obtaining charges and personal data, securing valuables, completing forms, providing medical attention and screens, and ensuring youths are fed and properly sheltered. Receives calls, supervises visiting patrons and explains visiting procedures or refers to probation officers. Supervises youths and provides support during detention hearings. Completes searches to prevent contraband, escape, assault, injury and self-destructive acts by youths brought into detention. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement. Provides security for the entire facility, including monitoring outside cameras.
Job Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited high school/GED program.
- Three (3) years of work related experience or forty-five (45) hours from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study or a combination of the two.
Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must obtain First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. Must be certified as required by applicable standards for the facility/department assigned within six months of employment. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. The employee will also be subject to shift changes. Standard office environment within a secured facility. Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous aggressive acts should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding stressful work environment. An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department. Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (double shift). The incumbent is may be considered to be essential personnel subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor. Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.
An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered a position with Dallas County. The hiring process involves successful completion of each step. The steps include: Criminal History Review, Traffic Violations Record, Review of Personal History Statement and Documents, Physical Examination, and Background Investigation. Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply. BILINGUAL PREFERRED 2600 LONE STAR DRIVE DALLAS TEXAS 75212 JUVENILE DEPT (DETENTION)