Human Resources Office Herman "Butch" Kelly McLennan County Records Building 214 N. 4th St., Suite 200 Waco, TX 76701 Phone: (254) 757-5158 Job-line: (254) 757-5255 Fax: (254) 757-5073 human.resources@co.mclennan.tx.us

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Supervises delinquent offenders in a secure residential setting.

·         Must be able to learn and teach Rational Behavior Therapy Curriculum to residents.

·         Enforce rules and regulations of the treatment program, including physical restraints for residents exhibiting disruptive behavior.

·         Participate in activities that address deficit skills in physical, cognitive, social, psychological and moral functioning of residents.

·         Must be willing to wear a uniform.

·         Transport and supervise clients performing community service requirements.

·         Must conduct oneself as a positive role model to clients at all time.

·         Prepares daily observation logs, daily reports, property records, security check sheets, and activity reports.

·         Must be in good physical conditions.  Will be required to participate in and lead daily physical training activities in a military style residential program.

OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position will require participation in numerous activities, i.e. daily physical training with residents, standing and walking for several hours at one time, and lifting boxes, furniture, paper, etc.  Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.  Pre-employment and random drug testing done.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: This position requires an individual to work indoors in a well lighted, heated and air-conditioned setting. The position also requires an individual to work outdoors during physical fitness activities for clients, and during year-round community service activities. Daily exposure to dirt/dust, fumes/odors, and chemical hazards. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures, darkness or poor lighting, and wetness/humidity.

EDUCATION ~ SKILL ~ EXPERIENCE: Required - High School Diploma or GED. Applicant must be twenty-one years of age.  Must be emotionally mature and be able to read, write, understand, and apply departmental policies and procedures.  Individual will occasionally come in contact with the public, and must possess good communication skills. No criminal convictions other than minor traffic violations. Preferred - An associate’s degree from an accredited college in criminal justice, sociology, or psychology. 

HOURS:  This position works various rotating shifts.

To be considered, interested candidates must submit a McLennan County Application to the Human Resources Department. Not every applicant will be interviewed.  Selected applicants will be notified and scheduled for interviews by the department responsible for hiring.  EOE