Youth Justice Pro II — Night Shift (JAC)

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80-hour vacation bank + monthly accrua

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Boulder County Community Justice Services seeks a Juvenile Services Professional II to join the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). The role involves working in a 24/7 detention/assessment environment for youth under 18, requiring strong communication and teamwork to coordinate with youth, families, and partner agencies.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a Wednesday–Saturday night shift (11pm–9am) at the Boulder County Justice Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years combined education and experience with youth, related human services, or transferable skills.
• Experience in direct service provision, working with diverse/at-risk youth, or criminal justice settings is preferred.
• Ability to advocate for youth and make decisions in changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure facility and environment for youth.
• Complete assessments with youth and families and conduct intakes.
• Provide verbal and physical crisis intervention as needed.
• Administer medication and oversee basic health-related procedures.
• Conduct secure transports and supervise structured programming for youth.
• Maintain perimeter checks and contribute to quality control measures.
• Support interagency relationships and be ready to respond to emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Youth engagement

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

6 years combined education and experience with youth

Job description

Boulder County Community Justice Services seeks a Juvenile Services Professional II to join the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). The role involves working in a 24/7 detention/assessment environment for youth under 18, requiring strong communication and teamwork to coordinate with youth, families, and partner agencies.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a Wednesday–Saturday night shift (11pm–9am) at the Boulder County Justice Center.