Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

Title: Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $28.00/hourly

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Join Our Team as a Juvenile Correctional Specialist (JCS).

The Department of Juvenile Justice is currently recruiting for part-time/hourly JCS positions who will work an average of 29 hours per week at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center.

Why DJJ?
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of committed youth? Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center (BAJCC), located in Chesterfield County, is a secure facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Working with DJJ offers an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of youth, families, and communities.

About the Job:
The hourly JCS position requires completing three weeks of Basic Skills Training before assuming the role. This mandatory training will take place at the Virginia Public Safety Center in Hanover, Virginia, and will occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Duties/Responsibilities:
The Juvenile Correctional Specialist will implement best practices in the supervision, security, and treatment of juveniles in a correctional setting, to provide residents with a safe living environment conducive to growth and change. Duties/Responsibilities: Oversees and monitors all activities, maintaining security and control to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and staff. Conduct and document security/safety checks and intervene in behavioral crises to ensure safety through the use of approved intervention/de-escalation strategies and techniques to include by are not limited to, verbal de-escalation, physical restraint, and mechanical restraints. Engages and encourages residents to achieve treatment and personal learning goals to assist in their life-long success. 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, staff, and the public, in accordance with procedures. Completes required forms and reports, behavior management program data, logbook entries, and other written documents. Works 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. This position fosters a therapeutic environment by serving as a role model and mentor to residents and by maintaining 24-hour safety and security.

Additional Information:
Multiple positions will be filled from this recruitment. The wage/hourly JCS position is limited to 1500 hours per calendar year and does not include state health benefits.

The anticipated hire dates will be February 10th and/or February 24th.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of conflict resolution and the use of verbal intervention techniques; safety and security procedures and practices, as well as crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting. Candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response; to effectively supervise and work with residents, serving as a positive role model. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain records and documentation and prepare reports. An ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training is required.

Additional Considerations

Additional considerations include a working knowledge of:

• Safety and security procedures and practices,
• Crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting,
• Facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs,
• Adolescent development.

Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles is desired.

Special Instructions

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