Relief Youth Worker

3 weeks ago


Lynchburg, United States City of Lynchburg (VA) Full time

Description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for qualified Relief Youth Workers for the weekends, 8-hour shifts at the Lynchburg Detention Center.

Qualified applicants will be responsible for supervising youth and coordinating programs. 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.

These are all hourly positions and successful candidates will enter a pool from which future vacancies will be filled. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.

Male applicants needed to meet the Detention facility operation needs.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

* 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 resident 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

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.


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