Tour Commander
Core
Supervise and evaluate Associate Youth Development Specialists, manage behavior programs, and coordinate direct care services for youth in secure detention facilities.
Role type
Senior IC youth care operations manager
Builds
Safe and therapeutic detention environments for juveniles
Domain
Juvenile justice / Child welfare
Required skills
Staff supervision and evaluation, behavior management, incident reporting, scheduling and staffing coordination, crisis management, youth care planning, interdisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with Safe Crisis Management techniques, knowledge of agency policies and procedures
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work performed by Associate Youth Development Specialists; Implement and operationalize the behavior management incentive program; Review incident reports and notify the Movement Control and Communications Unit; Coordinate the delivery of services to youth throughout the detention facility; Review and assist in scheduling and assigning staff operationally; Conduct individual and group conferences with subordinate staff regarding policy implementation and staff skills; Prepare and submit reports, tasks, standards, and performance evaluations; Assist in the formulation of youth care plans and review requisitions; Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for youth placement and safety planning.