What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor III - Juvenile Detention position at Merrimac Center?
MERRIMAC CENTER
Williamsburg, VA
Merrimac Center, a secure juvenile detention center, is seeking a Counselor III, also referred to as senior counselor/ rover, for day/evening shift to provide direct supervision of juvenile detainees, admissions and releases, control room operation, medication agent duties, and crisis intervention. The incumbent serves as assistant to the shift supervisor and may be solely responsible for the operations of the Center in the supervisor’s absence. The position provides training for new direct care staff and supports daily shift activities, including the oversight of consistent application of a complex therapeutic behavior management program. The position is subject to on-call 24 hours a day and works shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an associate’s degree and two (2) years experience working with youth in a residential facility including supervisory duties; or a high school diploma and four (4) years experience working with youth in a residential facility including staff supervisory duties.
This position requires a background investigation to include criminal history, child protective services, sex offender registry records checks, and physical exam with drug test. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia driver's license in accordance with Virginia DMV driver's license eligibility requirements.
SCHEDULE:
This position works rotating shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The 8 hour shift rotations are as follows: Two days shifts (7 a.m. -3 p.m.) then two evening shifts (2 p.m. -10 p.m.) and two days off. This schedule continues on an ongoing rotating basis.
ENTRY SALARY: $55,000 annually based on education and experience. Overtime pay is available. This position also has a $2/hr weekend differential for weekend hours worked.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the application that can be obtained at www.merrimac-center.net to Training Manager at kantoine@merrimac-center.net. Open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000