City Of Lynchburg (Va) Lynchburg , VA 24501
Posted 1 week ago
Description
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Looking for a qualified Youth Workers to be responsible for supervising youth and coordinating programs at the Juvenile Services Complex. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in criminal justice or behavior sciences or related field preferred. High School/GED and some combination of related experience will be considered.
Qualified applicants must be able to communicate effectively with at-risk and troubled youth and work in a team environment. Work is performed in a team environment under the regular supervision of the facility administration. Successful candidate may be asked to fill in at other facilities and on other shifts in emergencies.
Entry level pay starting at $18.24/hr.
This position offers a 3-tier paid progression program based on training completed, experience, certification and performance.
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES
Enforces adolescents' compliance with program rules and regulations
Maintains discipline and control of adolescents at all times with sight and/or sound supervisions
Checks rooms for contraband, weapons, and general condition of room
Observes and documents adolescent behavior constantly to detect potential behavioral problems and prepares detailed reports on incidents
Supervises residents participation in recreational activities such as arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor sports and table games
Routinely makes head counts of detainee population as needed
Answers telephone, responds to routine questions, and/or transfers calls to appropriate staff
Instructs and participates directly in various activities with adolescents
Intervenes and resolves disputes between adolescents utilizing mediation and counseling skills; physically restrains out-of-control/violent adolescents as needed
Inspects facility to ensure ongoing security issues
Assigns and supervises residents in light housekeeping tasks such as making beds, dusting furniture, mopping floors, and assisting in preparing and cleaning after meals
Eats with residents at meals and supervises seating and serving, as well as table manners and general behavior
Supervises and educates residents in bathing and personal hygiene
Reviews and prepares reports on residents' behavior and progress; monitors activity contract documents; reviews progress with adolescents
Conducts intake and release procedures; prepares discharge reports
Counsels adolescents and assists with problem solving
Completes required documentation
Monitors visitation by family, friends and others
Administers first aid and/or CPR as required
Administers medications as prescribed
Issues and maintains supplies and equipment
Assists teachers and adolescents in their educational requirements
Transports residents to and from necessary appointments with medical providers and others
Plans, prepares and implements daily program in assigned areas
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in criminal justice or behavior sciences or related field preferred. High School/GED and some combination of related experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City criteria. View Criteria
Prior to employment, must satisfactorily complete criminal record and reference checks, Child Protective Services check, and tuberculin and drug screen.
Must successfully completeIS100andIS700National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels ofNIMStraining as determined appropriate for the position.
City Of Lynchburg (Va)