Tjjd Certification Exam Q&A

What are the certified duties of a JSO? - Answer- 1. Supervision of youth 2. Maintains structure 3. Documentation/report writing 4. Room Observations (every 15 minutes) 5. Welfare/safety/security 6. Communication 7. Transportation What 3 things are considered a "Hard Skill?" - Answer- 1. Computer Competence 2. Comprehension of the juvenile justice system 3. Writing proficiency What 6 things are considered a "Soft Skill?" - Answer- 1. Communication 2. Problem Solving Abilities 3. Organization 4. Flexibility 5. Teamwork 6. Time Management Skills While juggling multiple "hats" these things can help you manage daily task and take care of yourself - Answer- 1. Learn/ Practice healthy ways to handle stress 2. Avoid taking work home 3. Don't take things personal 4. Maintain appropriate boundaries at all times What is culture? - Answer- The social heritage, or traditions of a group, including all learned and shared, conscious or unconscious, beliefs, knowledge, standards, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Culture does what? - Answer- 1. Shapes our view 2. guides interactions with others 3. Influences thoughts, opinions, and or feelings 4. Consists of multiple identifiers What is the definition of a subculture? - Answer- A smaller group within a larger culture with ideas, beliefs, or interests which vary from the larger culture; usually in level of intensity. Subculture beliefs vary from larger cultures and also ... - Answer- 1. agree with some larger culture beliefs but oppose others 2. feel stronger bout some beliefs than larger groups 3. Share common belief different than larger group