Empowering Youth Counselor — Juvenile Detention

Chesterfield County; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Chesterfield County's Juvenile Detention Home is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide general supervision and care to court-involved youth, with up to eight residents in a secure setting. The role emphasizes encouraging positive behavior and facilitating education under an incentive-based program.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with three years of experience with children or teens; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED with three years of experience working with children or teenage groups, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Supervise up to eight residents in a secure setting and help maintain positive behavior.
• Conduct psycho-educational groups addressing anger, peer pressure and substance use.
• Support residents' education and daily routines, including meals and recreation.

Kenntnisse

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Professional maturity

Calm demeanor

Clear written & verbal communication

Feedback receptivity

Problem-solving under pressure

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred (social work/psychology/sociology or related field)

Jobbeschreibung

Chesterfield County's Juvenile Detention Home is seeking a Youth Counselor to provide general supervision and care to court-involved youth, with up to eight residents in a secure setting. The role emphasizes encouraging positive behavior and facilitating education under an incentive-based program.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with three years of experience with children or teens; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.