About the position:
A Youth Development Coach (YDC) has the unique opportunity to be a positive role model for young people in need. In order to give these young people the best chance for a fresh start, our youth development coaches provide them with the support and safety they need to develop critical problem solving skills and interrupt cycles of negative behavior.  
 
 The Youth Development Coach (YDC) redirects the thinking and behavior patterns of residents through building healthy relationships and mentoring, in order to remove barriers for successful transitions into the homes and communities. Develops skills that will help residents in being productive citizens by providing structured programs designed to reduce recidivism, enhance self-esteem, social skills, increase academic performance, job skills, and improve mental and physical well-being.

• Responsible for the welfare, safety, and security of residents while adhering to all departmental policies & procedures, Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards; federal, state, and local statutes at all times
• Completes reports, and daily logs, at random intervals not to exceed the allotted time when documenting resident behavior and progress
• Effectively completes National School Lunch checks as required
• Maintains structured and clean work areas in the entire facility, especially in the units, dorms, rooms, classrooms, recreation areas, and hallways, etc.
• Communicates noteworthy information to the unit and shift supervisors, casework staff, and the administration
• Maintains appropriate training and certifications in accordance with departmental and TJJD standards
• Operates departmental vehicles for the safe transport of juveniles as needed
• Must be able to work scheduled hours according to assigned shift
• Must be able to comply with the department's Mandatory Stay Over (MSO) policy when administration determines that the safety and security of the juveniles necessitates for staff members to work additional hours
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills, to include Microsoft Office, word processing, and the Internet
  • Possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment
  • Must be able to work weekends (During day shift) 
  • Ability to send and receive transmissions with two-way radio
  • 21 years of age
  • A valid driver's license (Texas upon hire)

• Every employee is subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy while in the course and scope of employment.
• All new employees are required to undergo and pass a physical examination administered by the Department Approved Contract Physician. 
  • At the time of the physical, applicants must present evidence of tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
  • In the event of a positive test, the applicant will be required to provide additional documentation.
• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, every applicant undergoes a criminal background check, drug screening, an achievement test, and psychological and physical examinations.
• If a public emergency is declared by the county, staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department.

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral Sciences
• Residential experience working with children
• Mental Health and/or Behavioral Health Technician Certification

• Regular Part-Time
• Up To 24 Hours per week
  • Weekends Only | During day shift

• $18.98 per hour
• Commensurate with Appropriate Experience
• Based on 26 Pay Period

• Lifting, pushing, pulling 20 to 50 lbs. of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) 10 to 25 lbs. of force frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to move objects

1. deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony listed in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.054 (formerly known as “3(g) offenses” under Article 42.12) or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States, regardless of the date of disposition;
2. deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony other than those referenced in paragraph (1) of this subsection or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States within the past 10 years;
3. deferred adjudication or conviction for any Class A or B misdemeanor in Texas or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States within the past five years; or
4. current requirement to register as a sex offender under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 62. (b) Individuals Employed in a Position Requiring Certification.