Relief Youth Worker - Weekends

City of Lynchburg (VA) • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking for qualified Relief Youth Workers for the weekends, 8-hour shifts at the Lynchburg Detention Center. Qualified applicants will be responsible for supervising youth and coordinating programs. Communicate effectively with at-risk and troubled youth and work in a team environment. Work is performed in a team environment under the regular supervision of the facility administration. 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. Male applicants needed to meet the Detention facility operation needs.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Enforces adolescents' compliance with program rules and regulations
• Maintains discipline and control of adolescents at all times with sight and/or sound supervision
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree