YOUTH SERVICES SPECIALIST I
Introduction
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk and detained youth? We have a career opportunity for you at the Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center. Loudoun County is recognized as one of the fastest growing counties in the entire United States, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy. Located approximately 40 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.
The Loudoun County Juvenile Court Service Unit (JCSU) is seeking a qualified Youth Services Specialist I. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC), which is a 24/7 secure facility for court-involved males and females ages 11-17, located in Leesburg, VA.
Job Description
Youth Services Specialists are responsible for the welfare, safety, and security of the youth at the facility.
Typical Youth Services Specialist I core responsibilities include:
- Supervise youth in all daily activities, such as: recreational, educational, hygiene, meals, visitation, life skills and spiritual services
- Manage youths' behavior by the least restrictive means, utilizing coaching and conflict resolution skills to teach and promote pro-social behavior among the youth.
- Counsel, discipline and physically restrain youth as needed.
- Transport youth.
- Plan, prepare and facilitate age appropriate activities to promote self-growth and stimulate youth's interest. - Complete reports and daily logs.
- Operate control room.
- Conduct inspections, security checks and searches.
- May be requested to provide support to other programs within Department.
- Additional activities may be assigned as needed.
HIRING RANGE: $44,916.74-$60,637.60- Salary is commensurate with experience.
Job Requirements
- Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
Special Requirements
- Must be able to successfully complete First Aid, CPR for adults and Handle with Care (physical intervention) within 30 days of hire.
- Must update certifications as needed.
- Position is considered essential and requires reporting to work in inclement weather or other states of emergency and or as required by Director.
- Must be able to work all shifts as assigned, rotating schedules that includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is required to work on either a 12-hour day or night shift.
- Must have the ability to use automated technology and be able to operate keyboard driven equipment.
- May be at risk of exposure to various forms of communicable disease.
- Requires occasional stooping, bending, and /or light lifting.
Post Conditional Offer Contingencies
Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of a physical exam, drug screening, TB test, Department of Motor Vehicle record check, criminal background checks and fingerprinting, to include Child Protective Services, as required by federal and state standards applicable to the facility.
Conclusion
Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package!
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Annual leave
- Sick leave
- Annual Paid Holidays
- Group Health Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Exceptional Performance Recognition
- Credit Union Membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education and Career Development