Detention Specialist I

City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The City of Winchester, Virginia Local Government is seeking staff for the Juvenile Detention Center to supervise and support residents. The role involves maintaining discipline, supervising residents in classrooms, during meals, and recreation, and intervening when needed per policy.

Quotations indicate a need for a high school diploma or GED, youth-group experience, and knowledge of behavioral science. Applicants must manage stress and operate a PC for data and reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Some experience with youth groups.
• Knowledge of behavioral science and current social and economic conditions.
• Understanding of psychological and emotional issues in at-risk youth and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to work in the stressful environment of a Juvenile Detention Center.
• Ability to learn, comprehend and use a PC for Detention Center data and materials.

Responsibilities

• Willing and able to work days, evening, weekends, and holidays (Mon-Fri 6:45 am-2:45 pm).
• Maintain discipline and control of the residents.
• Maintain direct supervision of residents on the unit, in classrooms, during clean-up, recreation and meals, assuring safety.
• Intervene with residents as needed per Detention Center policy and procedures.
• Employ basic counseling skills to relieve residents' anxieties within the facility context.
• Read and document pertinent behavioral information about residents in log books and incident reports.

Skills

Youth work experience

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Willing and able to work days, evening, weekends, and holidays (Monday-Friday 6:45 am- 2:45 pm)


• Maintain discipline and control of the residents


• Maintain direct supervision of the residents on the unit, in classrooms, during clean-up, recreation and during meal time, assuring security and safety of the resident and coworkers


• Intervene with residents when situation dictates, utilizing the appropriate interventions as delineated by the Detention Center Policy and Procedures


• Employ basic counseling skills to help relieve residents' anxieties and tensions, but limited to the current situation within the detention facility


• Read and document pertinent behavioral information about the residents in log books and special incident reports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)


• Some experience with youth groups


• General knowledge of behavioral science principles and of current social and economic conditions


• Working knowledge of psychological and emotional problems involved in socially maladjusted youth and demonstrate the ability to work positively and effectively with severely maladjusted youth in situation involving considerable stress


• Ability to work in the stressful environment of the Juvenile Detention Center


• Ability to learn, comprehend and use a personal computer in the generation of Detention Center data and pertinent materials

Job Posting Statement

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits.