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Bernalillo County
Albuquerque, NM; Youth Services Center
Source: Bernalillo County careers · View original posting
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Youth Program Officer II- $5,000 Sign on Incentive (Incentive is for External Hires Only) Department:
5100 SECOND ST NW Pay:
Union Rate $29.70
October 23, 2026
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits.
Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
The classification, under general supervision of a Program Manager, provide direct supervision, care and treatment of residents who are in the custody of the Youth Services Center or its programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain security, order and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and ensure the safety of residents, staff and the community.
2. Serve as first line lead-worker to ensure shifts are fully staffed and that maintenance of units and facility security are maintained including resident searches and facility inspections.
3. Conduct and participate with in-service training and staff development programs.
4. Assist in training, assigning, and leading subordinate staff.
5. Evaluate, recommend and implement programs to educate residents in daily living skills, social skills and work/study habits.
6. Counsel resident’s in-group and individual sessions.
7. Review youth files/records to insure accurate, updated documentation and provide oral and written reports to the Program Manager.
8. Assign and monitor activities of residents; supervise residents in physical education and recreational activities.
9. Transport residents to court, hospitals or other facilities and service locations outside of the Youth Services Center.
10. Physically restrain violent residents, and if necessary, pursue residents on foot, in the case of escape attempts.
11. Assure for appropriate shift transition, including but not limited to accumulation of all pertinent documents, staffing issues, resident count and equipment and keys.
12. Initiate contacts with parents, legal guardians, Probation and Parole Officers and other agencies.
13. Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.
14. Perform other operational job-related duties and on the job training as required or assigned.
*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
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