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Juvenile Correctional Specialist

Strategic Staffing Experts
Chesterfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Job Description

Strategic Staffing Experts is seeking candidates for the following position :

  • Position Title : Juvenile Correctional Specialist (JCS)
  • Salary Range : $44,100 annually ( plus a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible hires )
  • Pay Band : 4
  • Type of Appointment : Full-Time, Salaried
  • Work Schedule : 12-hour shifts, includes weekends and holidays
  • Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply!

We are filling one hundred (100) vacancies from this announcement.

As a Juvenile Correctional Specialist, you 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.

Your typical work assignments may include the following :

  • Ensure the safety and security of juveniles, staff, and visitors in a 24 / 7 facility.
  • Provide a therapeutic environment by serving as a mentor and role model for residents.
  • Implement best practices in supervision, security, and treatment of juveniles.
  • Monitor activities within assigned housing units and maintain control to foster growth and rehabilitation.
  • Conduct safety checks, intervene during crises, and complete incident reports as necessary.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to prepare residents for successful reentry into the community.
  • Requirements

    Minimum Requirements :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately, including physical interventions as needed.
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution, safety protocols, and security practices.
  • Experience maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth in secure or residential settings.
  • Familiarity with crisis intervention and adolescent development.
  • Conditions of Employment :

  • Must be a   U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S.
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Selected candidates will be subject to a Background Investigation
  • Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug screening
  • Application Process :

    To be considered, applicants must :

  • Submit a completed online application
  • Provide specific details on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities in the application.
  • Benefits

    Key Benefits :

  • 6,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible hires, distributed in two installments.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package : Includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation, and more.
  • Career Growth Opportunities : Access to extensive staff development and promotional paths.
  • Work-Life Balance : Multiple shifts available to fit your lifestyle.
  • Veteran Support : Additional leave accrual for qualified veterans.
  • Requirements

    Minimum Requirements : Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately, including physical interventions as needed. Knowledge of conflict resolution, safety protocols, and security practices. Experience maintaining accurate records and preparing reports. Preferred Qualifications : Experience working with at-risk or adjudicated youth in secure or residential settings. Familiarity with crisis intervention and adolescent development. Conditions of Employment : Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S. A valid driver's license is required Selected candidates will be subject to a Background Investigation Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug screening Application Process : To be considered, applicants must : Submit a completed online application Provide specific details on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities in the application.

    Salary : $44,100

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