Female Youth Services Specialist (Overnight)

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince William County Office of Youth Services is hiring a highly motivated individual for an Overnight Youth Services Specialist position at the Molinari Juvenile Shelter in Manassas, Virginia. The Molinari Juvenile Shelter (MJS) is a short-term residential detention alternative for boys and girls ages 10 to 17 who are in crisis and need temporary placement. This position is assigned to the female dorm, housing girls ages 10-17. Therefore, for this role, we are seeking qualified female applicants. Male applicants are welcome to apply for future vacancies assigned to the male dorm. This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000, payable in two equal installments after ninety (90) days of employment and upon completion of the probationary period.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
1 year of experience working and/or volunteering with youth in any of the following areas: youth activities/training, social services, security, military, law enforcement, or detention.
Ability to work independently and make decisions based on established policies and procedures.
Commitment to modeling positive decision-making skills and guiding youth to make better choices.
Ability to perform physical restraints when necessary, using the "Handle with Care" techniques.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to use handheld radios.
Must pass local, state, and federal background checks.
Must pass a pre-employment physical/physical fitness test.
Must pass a Child Protective Services record check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Must pass a DMV Record check.
Must be able to work any shift.
Must be able to work overtime.
Must be able to get to work in inclement weather.
Designated mandatory reporter of child abuse.
Must pass Handle With Care (HWC) training; CPR & First Aid certification; PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) training within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk youth, preferably in a non-secure residential or secure facility.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speakers.
Knowledge of trends and practices for working with at-risk youth.
Experience working in a nonsecure or secure setting.
Experience working with at-risk youth in a secure or non-secure residential setting.
Experience facilitating psycho-educational groups.
Experience implementing positive behavioral modification methods, pro-social engagement, progressive engagement, trauma-informed models and have experience with conflict resolution.
Experience using physical restraint techniques such as "Handle with Care."
CPR/First Aid Certified.

Responsibilities

Maintain direct supervision of residents in assigned dorm.
Accurately complete all security checks, reports, recording in the logbook, file reviews, and other required paperwork.
Ensure residents remain in assigned rooms or areas during sleeping hours.
Respond promptly and appropriately to disturbances, medical needs, or behavioral incidents.
Complete incident reports as required for any rule violations or emergencies.
Complete shift change reports and brief incoming staff.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility standards and compliance standards.