Relief Youth Worker - Weekends

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement through VRS

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg is seeking Relief Youth Workers for weekend 8-hour shifts at the Lynchburg Detention Center. This is an hourly pool position; successful candidates may be called for future vacancies.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and will work under direct supervision to ensure safety and proper procedures. The role involves enforcing rules, supervising residents, and supporting educational activities while adhering to policy and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• High School/GED with related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and maintain discipline for adolescents.
• Supervise residents in recreational activities and daily tasks.
• Conduct head counts and monitor security of facility.
• Prepare and file incident and progress reports.
• Administer medications as prescribed and provide first aid/CPR as needed.
• Transport residents to appointments and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Mediation

Counseling

First aid/CPR

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice or behavior sciences

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

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

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

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 complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

Transporting agency clients is a requirement of this job that requires that you be at least 21 years of age.

Due to the nature of the work, this position must be filled by a male.

Benefits

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off

Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position.

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.