What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Detention Senior Specialist position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center is seeking an experienced Youth Detention Specialist to perform difficult professional and administrative work in the supervision and counseling of juveniles in the detention program on an assigned shift, as a Youth Detention Senior Specialist.
Representative Duties:
Effectively supervise residents in juvenile detention program.
Stringently adhere to Juvenile Detention policies, procedures, safety, and security measures within facility.
Effectively conduct appropriate counseling of program participants, and conduct interviews of a personal and sensitive nature.
Accurately maintain paperwork associated with service plans and behavioral evaluations.
Effectively establish rapport with juveniles while maintaining authority, express ideas clearly, establish and maintain harmonious relationships.
Effectively set verbal and physical limitations during instances of aggressive, suicidal or combative behavior.
Knowledge of counseling, social work principles, and mental health assessment techniques and treatments related to juvenile delinquents.
Knowledge of juvenile detention programs; policies and procedures of the juvenile justice system, and behavior management techniques.
Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills dealing with sensitive issues.
Ability to lift more than 40 pounds.
Work Schedule:
- Friday - Tuesday 7am-3pm (Off Wed/Thurs)
- Sunday - Thursday 3pm-11pm (Off Fri/Sat)
- Tuesday - Thursday 7am-3pm AND Friday - Saturday 3pm-11pm (Off Sun/Mon)
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
Holidays and Paid-Time-Off
Leave donation program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistant Program
Professional Development
