Youth Program Officer

Youth Program Officer I

Youth Program Officer I- $5,000 Sign on Incentive (External Candidates Only)

Location:

5100 SECOND ST NW

Pay:
Union Rate $25.54

Close Date:
August 15, 2026

The classification will provide direct supervision, care, and treatment of residents who are in custody with Youth Services Center or its programs. Maintain security, order, and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and ensure the safety of residents, staff, and the community. Process new residents, to include strip search, shower, issue of clothing, and orientation of the rules and regulations of the Youth Services Center.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain security, order and discipline to prevent disturbance, escapes and ensure the safety of residents, staff and the community.
• Process new residents, including strip searching and showering, issuance of clothing, and orientation to the rules and regulations of the Youth Services Center.
• Maintain a written log of behavioral incidents and observation of residents; is aware of resident's room assignments; and monitors resident's physical location always.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement programs that include education of residents in daily living skills, social skills and work/study habits.
• Counsel residents in group and individual sessions.
• Provide oral and written reports on residents to supervisors regarding their progress and problems of residents under the custody of Youth Services Center and its managed programs.
• Assign and monitor activities of residents; supervise residents in physical education and recreational activities.
• Observe and search residents and inspect and search facility as needed.
• Transport residents to court, hospitals or other facilities and service locations outside of the Youth Services Center.
• Physically restrain violent residents, and if necessary, pursue residents on foot, in the case of escape attempts.
• Initiate contacts with parents, legal guardian, Probation and Parole Officers and other agencies.
• Assist in the intake process when assigned.
• Intake assignment also includes handling the control center, answering the telephone, and responding to visitors, court and law enforcement officers and others with business at Youth Services Center.
• Perform other operational job-related duties and on the job training as required or assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

High School Diploma and two (2) years post High School related experience working with youth or (2) years working in a security field or providing direct patient care. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Additional requirements include compliance with post-offer employment medical examination, background investigation, FEMA training, on-the-job training, and safety policy requirements.