What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Correctional Specialist position at GovFirst?
Job Description
Title : Juvenile Correctional Specialist / Resident Specialist
Location : Chesterfield County, VA
GovFirst is currently seeking a Juvenile Correctional Specialist to support our client in Chesterfield County, VA.
The successful candidate will provide direct care to residents in a secure correctional environment and be assigned to designated security posts to ensure orderly facility operations and the safety of the youth, visitors, and staff. The roles and responsibilities will directly impact the resident's quality of institutional life and foster rehabilitation.
Duties :
- Implement best practices in supervision, security, and treatment of juveniles in a correctional setting.
- Provide residents with a safe living environment conducive to growth and change.
- Oversee and monitor all activities, maintaining security and control in an assigned housing unit community to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and staff.
- Conduct and document security / safety checks and intervene in behavioral crises.
- Completes all administrative and program documentation (such as time sheets, leave forms, incident reports, logbook entries, various forms, etc.) legibly, completely, timely, and accurately.
- Documents activities, observations, and interactions with residents, state, and the public.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team dedicated to helping young people reach their goals while in a secure environment and preparing them for successful reentry into the community.
- Fosters a therapeutic environment by serving as a role model and mentor to residents and by maintaining 24-hour safety and security.
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