Youth Detention Specialist

Requisition ID: 43499 Work Location: Human Services - Juvenile Detention Center Pay Range: G.21, $45,527.40 - $70,567.47 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts - See duties section Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 12/11/24 Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting for Youth Detention Specialists for our Juvenile Detention Center! The Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center (VBJDC) provides temporary, safe custody for juveniles who have criminal charges and need a restricted environment for their own protection or the protection of the public. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform difficult professional and administrative work in the supervision and counseling of juveniles in the detention program Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise residents in juvenile detention program.
• Adhere to Juvenile Detention policies, procedures, safety, and security measures within facility.
• Conduct appropriate counseling of program participants, and conduct interviews of a personal and sensitive nature.
• Maintain paperwork associated with service plans and behavioral evaluations.
• Establish rapport with juveniles while maintaining authority, express ideas clearly, establish and maintain harmonious relationships.
• Set verbal and physical limitations during instances of aggressive, suicidal or combative behavior.
• Utilize counseling, social work principles, mental health assessment and behavior management techniques and treatments related to detained youth.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the juvenile justice system.
• Demonstrate effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills dealing with sensitive issues.

Shifts include weekends and holidays. Rotating Shifts include:

• 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 3:00pm - 11:00pm (eligible for shift differential incentive)
• 11:00pm - 7:00am (eligible for shift differential incentive)

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Program
• Professional Development

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Juvenile-Detention-Counselor-02222.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.006145.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, education counseling, criminal justice or a related field, OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields working with youth. Must have a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position requires incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, have a current tuberculin test and acceptable background check.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

Experience supervising youth in a juvenile detention center setting
Experience facilitating individual and group counseling session for youth
Experience interviewing youth (e.g. at-risk youth), including observing/assessing/documenting behaviors
Experience with behavior management and crisis intervention
Experience applying safety and security principles and practices in detention centers
Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures related to the Juvenile Justice System
Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work

Special Instructions:

This requisition is posted open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted until all vacancies are filled.

Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.