Supvy. Youth Development Rep

The DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is a Social Services Agency tasked with providing holistic and therapeutic programs and services to adjudicated youth between the ages of 12-21 in the District of Columbia. It serves as the district's cabinet-level juvenile justice agency. DYRS administers detention, commitment, and after-care services for youth held under its care in its secure facilities or residing in the DC community. The Supervisory Youth Development Representative (SYDR) position is located in the Secured Programs Division, under the purview of the Deputy Director of Secured Programs with the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS).

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises and leads the SYDRs in providing the day-to-day direct supervision and positive engagement of youth in the department's care and custody. Plans, directs and administers the security program of the facility on assigned shifts. Coaches and leads staff on using verbal and other techniques to de-escalate conflicts, tensions, fights or other disturbances, and if necessary physically restrains and imposes discipline on youth consistent with department policies and procedures. Counsels employees in methods and techniques to maintain positive behaviors and attitudes.

Qualifications and Education

Selective Placement Factor

Candidates must meet the Selective Placement Factor in order to be considered further for this position.

Incumbent must have experience in working with juveniles in a detention center environment.

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university.

or

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the duration of their appointment.

Working Conditions / Environment

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, run, jump and climb, to carry or drag an individual (125 lbs. or more) a minimum of 75 feet, to perform restraining techniques and to apply restraining devices to aggressive and potentially hostile residents, to traverse rough terrain/or heavily wood area.

Must have visual and hearing acuity to fully observe the behaviors and interactions of residents and other persons within the facility or during official travel and activities, and to effectively receive and transmit communications by two-way radios and telephones.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Works rotational shifts. Assignments are on a rotational basis to any of DYRS facilities, group homes, or service areas. Rotational tour of work normally requires rotation on each of three tours - AM, PM, Midnight-seven days per week, and holidays

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade : MS

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Services (MSS)

MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Safety Sensitive.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement : The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.