Resident Engagement Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesterfield Court House (VA); In loco; USD 44.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

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Commonwealth of VA Careers is recruiting for a Resident Engagement Coordinator at Bon Air JCC within the Department of Juvenile Justice. The role focuses on overseeing the facility's incentive room, delivering hot foods and snacks, and promoting pro-social engagement through PBIS while supporting residents' academic, social, and athletic development.

The position requires rotating hours, including after-hours and weekends, and involves security-focused supervision and behavioral coaching in a

Competenze

• Customer service experience required.
• Working knowledge of safety and security procedures.
• Ability to write and review reports.
• Experience with physical intervention as required by procedure.

Mansioni

• Provide sight and direct supervision to residents during incentives activities.
• Intervene in behavioral crises using de-escalation strategies.
• Coordinate PBIS program and resident incentives.
• Oversee and manage facility incentive room operations.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Safety procedures

Conflict resolution

Report writing

Physical intervention

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Title: Resident Engagement Coordinator

State Role Title:Security Officer IV

Hiring Range:$44,100 - $50,715

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Bon Air JCC

Agency Website:https://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparingcourt-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in publicsafety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

Join the Team at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center as a Resident Engagement Coordinator and make a direct impact on the lives of incarcerated youth! We are hiring for a Resident Engagement Coordinator to oversee and manage thefacility’s incentive/game room, offering youth a fun and positive space equipped with PlayStation IV’s, Nintendo Switches, and more. You’ll ensure the delivery of hot foods and snacks, while fostering an environment that promotes pro-social engagement through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

In addition, you’ll help develop and lead the Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) program, including managing resident incentives and facilitating access to facility-wide activities such as basketball, pickleball, and flag football.Additionally, you will also be responsible for overseeing the operations of the facility’sincentive room, delivering hot foods and snacks while fostering a positive and safe environment. Be a key player in supporting their academic, social, and athletic development, and be a part of something bigger by helping to shape their future!

This position requires a rotating schedule, including after-hours (5:00pm to 8:00pm) and weekend duties.

Core responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Ensure security and safety by providing sight and direct supervision to residents engaging in incentives activities and programmatic offerings, intervene in behavioral crisis situations to ensure safety through the use of de -escalation strategies and techniques, use team observations of residents’ behavior and their adjustment to programs and processes this information with the entire team during weekly team meetings to create strategies for improvement, and provides behavioral coaching to residents, in accordance with program guidelines.

All new hires will be required to complete a mandatory five-week basic skills training located at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. Training is typically held Monday-Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. each day.

Additional desirable skills (not limited to):

• Experience utilizing evidence-based strategies to engage residents and motivate desired performance.
• A background in youth development, criminal justice, social sciences, or related field.
• Experience utilizing PBIS, Motivational Interviewing, EPICS, Anger Replacement Training, basic behaviormanagement, mental health first aid, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness trainingdesired.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response, Selected applicant(s) for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must complete Department of Juvenile Justice’s mandated training and certifications.
• Requires in-person, face to face work with the public to include staff and/or juveniles in our care.
• Requires participation in collaborative/multidisciplinary staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service experience
• Working knowledge of safety and security procedures
• Familiarity with conflict resolution and verbal intervention techniques
• Demonstrated ability to write and review reports
• Experience performing physical intervention (restraint) techniques as required in accordance with procedure and training.

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience facilitating group sessions with adolescents in direct care settings (e.g., group home, detention center, or non-secure residential setting).

DJJ Welcomes Veterans

DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: DJJ Talent Acquisition Team

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