Youth Detention Specialist

Job Duties:

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Juvenile-Detention-Counselor-02222.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.007380.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires a Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, education counseling, criminal justice or a related field, OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields working with youth. Must have a current and valid drivers license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Current tuberculin test. Acceptable background check.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: Resume

Preferences:

Associate's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work
Experience working in a security, corrections or detention environment
Experience managing youth activities &/or behavior
Experience working with at-risk and/or behaviorally challenged individuals
Experience facilitating individual and/or group educational or therapy sessions
Experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation and/or working with individuals in crisis or with history of trauma
Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures related to youth and young adults
Experience observing, assessing, and/or documenting behavior

Special Instructions:

Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.