Residential Officer - Team Leader-Living Unit Coordinator

Location:18104 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”. Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

HAMILTON COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Community Corrections – Residential Staff

Hamilton County Community Corrections announces an opening for a Living Unit Coordinator Team Leader. The agency, located in the 4th largest county in Indiana, is directly north of Indianapolis in the county seat of Noblesville. Hamilton County Community Corrections is a community-based supervision agency operating a Residential Level of Supervision for adult males and females, as well as an Electronic Monitoring Level of Supervision that serves adults and adolescents.

The Living Unit Coordinator Team Leader position is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and directing assigned personnel as well as maintaining security and order within the residential facility. Primary responsibilities include planning/delegating work assignments, providing on-boarding, training and corrective instruction, coaching, mentoring, evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, and communicating/administering personnel policies and agency policies. Duties also include, but are not limited to, maintaining security and order within the facility and responsible for participant accountability while in the facility. The position will have direct interaction with participants daily. This interaction includes participation on treatment teams as well as modeling and reinforcing positive behavior.

Qualified applicants should have a minimum of a high school degree with significant work experience. They should be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of evidence-based practices, able to demonstrate leadership ability and explain their leadership style/approach. They must also possess a valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrate a safe driving record. The full-time position is classified as a POLE J and has a beginning salary of $54,058.16 ($25.98 hourly). An excellent health care plan that includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage for employees and their families is included. Other benefits provided include a retirement plan, deferred compensation, as well as paid vacation time and paid holidays.

Interested candidates should apply at All applicants will need to complete the application in its entirety and upload a cover letter outlining their qualifications, as well as a resume.

POSITION: Team Leader (Living Unit Coordinator)

DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections

WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: $25.9895

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Team Leader for Community Corrections, responsible for maintaining security and order in the facility, and supervising assigned shift personnel.

DUTIES:

Supervises and directs shift personnel, including orienting new personnel, scheduling/delegating work assignments, maintaining proper staffing levels, authorizing leave and overtime, reviewing time sheets, evaluating performance, providing training and corrective instruction, ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures, and initiating disciplinary action as needed.

Serves as a coach and mentor for professional staff in teaching department procedures related to working with participants.

Maintains interior security of facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals, and visitors, conducting patrols and routine searches of all dormitories and searching participants for contraband. Maintains accurate accounting of all participants.

Ensures compliance with facility rules and regulations, and monitors participant compliance with individual treatment plans, recording and reporting inappropriate behavior to treatment personnel and/or supervisor as required. May periodically secure and/or physically restrain violent/ uncontrollable residents as situations demand.

Documents/logs all activity during shift, noting pertinent information for subsequent shifts.

Supervises and distributes meals, and supervises work details and other activities in and around facility, ensuring proper, timely completion. Verifies participants release from facility for work, counseling, and approved requests, and checks participants in/out following prescribed procedures.

Supervises/monitors prescribed medication supplies, and ensures participants receive proper medical attention as needed. Operates portable alcosensor and collects urine samples of participants as required.

Answers telephone and greets visitors as assigned, providing information and assistance, taking messages, or directing to appropriate individual or department. Responds to inquiries regarding individual participants and facility activities.

Assists participants in role playing difficult situations to achieve a more positive result.

Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy.

May periodically testify in court/disciplinary hearings as required.

Periodically attends training seminars as required or as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

High school diploma or GED. Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Possession of or ability to obtain required training certifications within time specified by department, including first responder/CPR, response to resistance, verbal de-escalation, and disease control.

Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, personnel policies, and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.

Ability to receive, secure, and account for money and personal belongings of participants.

Ability to properly use all assigned uniforms and/or equipment, including computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, cameras, two-way radio, telephone, surveillance/monitoring cameras, breathalyzer, OC spray, baton, and hand cuffs.

Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position.

Ability to deal swiftly, rationally and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations, and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.

Ability to facilitate and maintain productive communication while maintaining a professional. pro-social relationship with participants and employees.

Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, Department of Corrections, and the public by intercom, radio, telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to recognize antisocial thinking and behaviors.

Ability to work with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergencies.

Ability to regularly work weekend and/or evening hours, occasionally work extended and/or irregular hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs standard, recurring duties according to well-established department policies and procedures, selecting applicable methods and taking authoritative action in response to situational demands. Incumbent's work is primarily reviewed for compliance with department policies and procedures. Errors in decisions or work may result in loss of time for correction, or endangerment of self and/or others.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, residents and their family members, other law enforcement agencies, Department of Corrections, and the public for purposes of exchanging information, explaining policies and procedures, and supervising residents. Incumbent's work frequently involves non-routine problem-solving to gain cooperation of law offenders in situations that may jeopardize the safety of the public, co-workers and/or incumbent.

Incumbent reports directly to Director of Supervision Services.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a detention facility involving sitting and walking at will, walking/ standing for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, close and far vision, reaching, handling/grasping/fingering objects, keyboarding, speaking clearly, hearing sounds/communication, depth and color perception, and exposure to potentially violent/hostile individuals. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments, but incumbent may exert strenuous physical effort during emergency situations, such as physically restraining residents. Incumbent must perform duties despite the stress of potential injury and/or loss of life to self and/or others. Incumbent regularly works weekend and/or evening hours, occasionally works extended and/or irregular hours, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Team Leader for the Community Corrections describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Proposed Hourly Rate:$25.9895

Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.

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