Youth Services Specialist II

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The Loudoun County Youth Services Department is currently seeking qualified and committed candidates for the Youth Services Specialist II position serving the Juvenile Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter located in Leesburg Virginia. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety security and well-being of youth placed in our residential programs.

Loudoun County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation celebrated for its exceptional quality of life vibrant communities and robust economy. Located just 40 miles west of Washington D.C. Loudoun offers a unique mix of cultural recreational and educational experiences making it an ideal place to live and work. We aim to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment for youth placed in our care temporarily by the court.

Loudoun County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Youth Services Specialist II supporting the 24/7 operations of two residential programs: the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) and the RISE Youth Shelter located in Leesburg VA. These programs provide short-term care for youth who are pending court hearings serving court-ordered sanctions or placed for service provision. The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) regulates these programs to ensure compliance with state requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Supervise youth in all daily activities including recreation education hygiene meals visitation life skills programming and spiritual services
Manage youth behavior using the least restrictive interventions incorporating coaching and conflict resolution techniques to encourage pro-social behavior
Counsel and discipline youth as appropriate and perform physical restraints when necessary in accordance with policy
Transport youth to off-site appointments and activities
Complete documentation including incident reports and daily logs
Operate the control room monitor facility safety systems and manage access control
Conduct facility inspections room checks and youth searches to maintain a safe and secure environment

This position plays a crucial role in the safety structure and rehabilitative support provided to youth in our care.

This is a continuous recruitment; however the posting can close at any time without notice therefore prompt application is encouraged.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

This position is eligible for a $3000 hiring bonus in accordance with the Hiring and Retention policy.

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree or equivalent and two years professional experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience(with at least one (1) year at the level of a Youth Services Specialist I or its equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of a background investigation to include criminal history and fingerprinting child protective services Department of Motor Vehicle record check and physical exam with drug test and TB testing. Must maintain a current drivers license CPR First Aid Crisis Intervention and all other certifications and training required by policy and standards.

Must be able to complete First Aid CPR for adults and Handle with Care (physical intervention) within 90 days of hire. Must update certifications as needed. Position is essential personnel requiring on-site presence during inclement weather emergencies or as required by the Département Director. Must be able to work rotating shifts (day/evenings/overnights) including weekends and holidays and able to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. Must have the ability to use automated technology and be able to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Requires occasional stooping bending and /or light lifting.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
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