Job Description

Posting number: 17401

Department: Juvenile Probation Department

Division: Residential Services

Job classification: Administrative Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Communications, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

About the Department Services:

About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD)

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

About Residential Services:

The Residential Services Division consists of a Juvenile Detention Center and two post-adjudicated facilities. The facilities house youth who are awaiting court and youth who are placed into the department’s custody by the juvenile courts. The facilities provide direct care and supervision for all youth placed with the department, along with providing mental health and behavioral treatment programs.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for maintaining clothing for students, clothing inventory, distributing clothing to students, and all laundry needs of the facility. As Buyer/Inventory Specialist, this person will be responsible for ordering and maintaining clothing, janitorial supplies, and other miscellaneous supplies/equipment, and keeping an inventory of these supplies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Washes and dries an industrial amount of dirty laundry per year, including linens, pants, shirts, towels, etc. Wash, bleach, dry and fold returned linens.
• Handles shipping and receiving duties for the purchase of all clothing, cleaning supplies, paper products, and Styrofoam goods.
• Works with Facilities and Property Management to keep washers and dryers in good working order.
• Secures all chemicals and provides the safety coordinator with Safety Material Data Sheets so he/she can update chemical reference logs for staff.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Examples of duties

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of industrial washers and dryers.
• Working knowledge of the needs of the facility.
• Understands yearly budget guidelines as it relates to purchase orders and vendor contracts.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be 21 years of age

Additional Requirements:

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.
• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county’s drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Supplemental information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday - Friday
• Must be available to work assigned shifts, including some weekends and holidays, and/or additional days to provide necessary coverage as needed.

Salary:

• $41,600.00 Annually
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, benefits

Open Position Location:

• Residential Services

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.