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Job Posting Title Resident Care Specialist IV Agency 400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization 400 COJC Safety & Control Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Resident Care Specialist IV Annual Salary $ 50,748.03 Hourly Rate $ 24.40 Job Description A Career with Purpose The Office of Juvenile Affairs is seeking a Resident Care Specialist IV. This position will provide supervision of direct care staff and provide care, custody, and security for at-risk youth at Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. As a Hope-centered agency the Office of Juvenile Affairs is focused on recognizing strengths, promoting resilience, and building a future-oriented mindset in both staff and residents. Previous security experience working with juveniles in a residential care and treatment facility is required. $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE $6,000 CONTINUOUS SERVICE BONUS AVAILABLE Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are involved in providing direct care, supervision and security, transportation, and role modeling to adjudicated youth in the custody of the juvenile justice system. This will include providing paraprofessional guidance and counseling to residents, interventions to control aggressive behaviors, documentation of behaviors and activities, and monitoring and moderation of resident behavior. Education and Experience All direct-care staff shall be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (10 O.S. § 401 et seq.); the completion of thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university or one year of security experience; plus three years of security experience working with juveniles in a residential care and treatment facility. Work Schedule Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center is a 24-hour facility. This position is subject to shift work and applicants must be willing to work any shift as needed to provide coverage. Overtime may be required if necessary to maintain the facility. 1st Shift 7:00am to 3:00pm 2nd Shift 3:00pm to 11:00pm 3rd Shift 11:00pm to 7:00am Typical Functions * Provides security and supervision to adjudicated residents in a variety of situations and activities. * Performs routine duties in care, custody, education, and treatment of residents; observes, records, and reports health symptoms, behavior, and activity of residents. * Manages aggressive and non-aggressive behavior through verbal and physical intervention using prescribed and approved techniques; quickly responds to physical assaults, riots, and other emergency situations. * Conducts count of residents and enforces institutional rules and regulations; observes resident and staff activities on multiple surveillance monitor screens. * Provides paraprofessional counseling and instruction to residents by directing their daily activities, maintaining order, providing support, and helping them develop and achieve personal goals; serves on a treatment team to review residents' progress, treatment and educational plans; serves as a group leader by reviewing and assessing the adjustment and functioning of a group of residents. * Inspects the facility's living areas and work locations to ensure health and safety standards are being met, conducts searches for unauthorized objects, materials, and contraband; maintains security in an assigned area or post; controls movement of residents to and from living quarters for activities and off-campus appointments; maintains order and discipline during programs, meals, and recreation periods by utilizing empathic verbal communication skills. * Patrols facility grounds, juvenile living quarters and work areas on an assigned shift while observing the activities and movements of residents; checks authorized persons in or out of buildings and grounds area while assuring unauthorized persons are denied access. * Checks the physical security of the facility, including doors, windows, and lighting. * Completes written and/or typed reports on a variety of incidents and residents' behaviors; sends and receives verbal transmissions over a hand-held radio; maintains a written log of daily facility activities; communicates by telephone with emergency responder agencies in crisis situations. * Provide safe and secure transport services for OJA custody youth to and from placement, juvenile detention centers, court hearings, and various other appointments such as medical, dental and mental health evaluations. * Will have responsibility for GPS monitoring, tracking, inventory and documentation in assigned areas. * Other high risk transportation duties as assigned and specified through the Performance Management Process (PMP). * Assists other OJA employees as needed/other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of security methods; of basic human physical and psychological needs; of basic first aid methods; of crisis intervention techniques; of simple health and safety precautions; of behavioral problems typically found in delinquent residents; of methods and practices of household management; of environments and events that impact the problems of youth in custody; of state statutes and agency policies concerning care of residents in secure facilities; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to interact with juveniles; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to follow written and oral instructions; to gather facts and effectively communicate those facts in reports; to positively interact with residents of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds; to remain alert and act quickly and appropriately in emergency situations; to physically and appropriately handle escapees and violent or unruly juvenile residents; to exercise good judgment in the evaluation of situations and in making decisions; to efficiently organize and supervise the work of others; and to conduct investigations and investigative interviews. Why you'll love it here! HOPE. COMPASSION. COMMITMENT. As a Hope-centered agency the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) strives to provide Oklahoma youth and families the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma Youth. Check out why we are passionate about juvenile affairs and believe it is the career for you!!! Extensive Benefits: We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. * Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. * A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. * Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. * Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. * 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. * 11 paid holidays a year. * Student Loan repayment options * Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. * Longevity Bonus for years of service Special Requirements Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position, possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of appointment and be willing to be on-call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Office of Juvenile Affairs has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8. Must be able to pass background check, fingerprints, and drug screening. A trial period of 12 months will be required. 'This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8 (K)(1)(i)(2) due to providing direct childcare. Therefore, those applicants testing positive for marijuana will not be hired even when in possession of a valid medical marijuana license.' About Us: Our vision is that all Oklahoma youth and families have the resources and supports they need to reach their full potential. We collaborate with youth, families, and community partners to create pathways for success through prevention and treatment for all Oklahoma youth. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help change the lives of Oklahoma's most at-risk youth! The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact

This position is responsible for leading our Obedience Training Programs. This includes hands-on training with both customers and their pets to teach basic obedience commands in a class environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%) * Maintain regular and predictable attendance. * Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs. * Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (TEAM): * Thank the Customer * Engage with the customer and/or pet * Advise products or services * Make it Memorable * Create a positive, professional, and trusting environment for all valued associates and the customers and pets served. * Answers phone and schedules obedience classes. Be present in the store and available to discuss our obedience program to all customers * Advise obedience customers in the purchase of product appropriate, necessary to attend obedience classes and at-home positive reinforcement training * Follow the Petsense obedience training procedures as outlined in the Obedience training documents and videos. * Train the customer and their dogs with patience, consistency and sensitivity to the customers' needs and the role they play in training their dog. * Adhere to customer specific needs and desires in training their dog * Talk to dog or use other non-physical techniques to keep the dog calm and in the trainer and customer's control * Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly * Properly and completely fill out required obedience training forms as applies to the program * Observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to safety standards * Adhere to cleanliness standards, to include, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning of the area(s) the customers and their pets are trained * Team Members are required to perform a combination of the following duties during 95 percent of their day. Although the mix may vary from one day to another, our business and staffing model makes it essential that every Associate be able to perform all of the following duties accurately, efficiently and safely on a regular basis and without advance notice: * Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply/Petsense Company * Recovery of merchandise * Participate in mandatory freight process * Complete Plan-o-gram procedures (merchandising, sets, and resets) * Assemble merchandise * Perform janitorial duties * Execute price changes/markdowns * Assist customers with loading purchases * Ensure the safety and well-being of live animals. Sanitize and maintain holding tanks and care for live animals as required * Complete all documentation associated with any of the above job duties * Team Members also may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience training pets. Must be comfortable working with dogs. Retail experience and/or pet/live animal knowledge is strongly preferred. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. Regardless of education level, Associates must be able to read, write and count accurately. Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities * Pet/Live Animal, pet food, pet product knowledge is strongly preferred. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills. * Basic computer skills. * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict. * Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly * Exhibit attention to detail Working Conditions * Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise. * Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate. * Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste. * Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours * Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines Physical Requirements * This position is non-sedentary. * It is essential that Team Members have the physical and mental stamina and ability to move throughout the store and outdoor areas quickly and safely. * Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation. * It is essential to operate all equipment related to their job duties efficiently, safely, properly and accurately; and to provide the highest level of customer service. * Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50-75 pounds, throughout the distribution center. * Ability to stand and maintain a stationary position for up to 8 hours while grooming animals. * Ability to frequently move for 4-8 hours per day around the salon to groom animals, clean, and maintain the salon. * Ability to utilize grooming instruments including shears and dryers. * Ability to occasionally life overhead. * Ability to bend, kneel, and squat frequently to position oneself to groom animals, clean shelves, and stock merchandise and equipment. * Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment. * Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers. * Ability to successfully complete all required training. Disclaimer This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor. Company Info At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future. Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service. Please visit this link for more specific information about the benefits and leave policies applicable to the position you're applying for.