Juvenile Detention Counselor Job at City of Virginia Beach
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center is seeking an experienced Juvenile Detention Counselor to perform difficult professional and administrative work in the supervision and counseling of juveniles in the detention program on an assigned shift.
Representative Duties:
- Effectively supervise residents in juvenile detention program.
- Stringently adhere to Juvenile Detention policies, procedures, safety, and security measures within facility.
- Effectively conduct appropriate counseling of program participants, and conduct interviews of a personal and sensitive nature.
- Accurately maintain paperwork associated with service plans and behavioral evaluations.
- Effectively establish rapport with juveniles while maintaining authority, express ideas clearly, establish and maintain harmonious relationships.
- Effectively set verbal and physical limitations during instances of aggressive, suicidal or combative behavior.
- Knowledge of counseling, social work principles, and mental health assessment techniques and treatments related to juvenile delinquents.
- Knowledge of juvenile detention programs; policies and procedures of the juvenile justice system, and behavior management techniques.
- Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills dealing with sensitive issues.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Juvenile_Detention_Counselor_02222.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelors degree in psychology, sociology, education counseling, criminal justice or a related field, OR any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields working with youth. Must have a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the Citys operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. Current tuberculin test. Acceptable background check.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required:
Preferences:
Experience supervising youth in a juvenile detention center setting.
Experience facilitating individual and group counseling session for youth.
Experience interviewing youth (e.g. at-risk youth), including observing/assessing/documenting behaviors.
Experience with behavior management and/or crisis intervention.
Experience applying safety and security principles and practices in detention centers.
Experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures related to the Juvenile Justice System.
Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
Special Instructions:
This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly and position will close to applicants upon collecting a suitable pool of qualified applicants.
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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