YOUTH DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Washington D.C • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) mission is to improve public safety and give court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youth and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety. DYRS is an agency tasked with providing holistic and therapeutic programs and services to adjudicated youth between the ages of 12-21 in the District of Columbia. It serves as the district's cabinet level juvenile justice agency. DYRS administers detention, commitment, and aftercare services for youth held under its care in its secure facilities or residing in the DC community. The Youth Development Representative (YDR) position is in the Secured Programs Division, under the purview of the Deputy Director of Secured Programs with the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS).

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license to operate a DC Government vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the day-to-day direct supervision and positive engagement of youth in the department's care and custody.
• Maintains ongoing visual contact with all youth under their supervision and engages the youth in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Transports youth to court and other varied locations; supervises recreational activities.
• Maintains custody of youth in hospitals and medical clinics, and monitors living, dining, and educational areas.
• Serves as a role model to youth, leads and participates in recreation and group sessions with youth.
• Assists with the development of appropriate life and social skills.
• De-escalates conflicts, tensions, fights or other disturbances, and when necessary, physically restrains and imposes discipline of youth.
• Documents reports and officially enters incidents into the department's computerized information system and/or logbooks.
• Responsible for supervising and engaging youth through behavioral management programs.
• Evaluates youth on DYRS' behavior management and modification system.
• Participates with Youth Family Team meetings to provide input on youth's behavior and case planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Union position covered by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees