Youth Advisor

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Carson City, NV
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: /2025
Department: Juvenile Detention/Probation Department
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description


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* PLEASE NOTE:

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL CURRENT VACANCIES AND TO CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR SIX MONTHS FOR ANY FUTURE VACANCIES.**

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with the Carson City Juvenile Services Department. Under general supervision, monitors the safety and security of juveniles housed in a correctional residential facility and/or work sites; monitors the safety and security of the facility and/or work sites; performs light housekeeping and custodial duties.

Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:
Employer-Paid PERS: $26.9797 - $37.7717 hourly / $56,117.88 - $78,565.24 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $32.5480 - $45.5671 hourly / $67,699.84 - $94,779.62 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS),.

This position may be entitled to an additional 2.5% bi-lingual pay per article 15.2 or Education Incentive per Article 28.2 if qualified. To find more information on the current collective bargaining agreement that this position is covered under click on the link:


** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Important Position Information: This position requires a thorough background check. In accordance with State law, employees who have been convicted or have pending charges for certain felony, gross misdemeanor and/or misdemeanor offenses cannot hold this position. Some convictions such as the possession or use of marijuana and driving under the influence along with the conviction date(s) will prohibit the facility from hiring individuals.

If uncertain about whether or not you qualify to hold this position, please review Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 62B.270 and 62B.275 or contact Frank Mournighan, Detention Manager, at .

Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application.

Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for detained youth by observation, guidance, monitoring, and accountability of detained youth.
• Identify issues; intervene when required; implement disciplinary measures as required; maintain youth under surveillance at all times.
• Defuse potentially assaultive behavior; physically restrain youth when necessary.
• Screen and evaluate youth for abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug withdrawal, security risk and suicide potential; recommend psychological testing as required.
• Monitor and operate electronic equipment such as doors, cameras, room listening devices and two-way radios.
• Organize, supervise and participate in recreational and group activities.
• Assist and instruct youth in daily living skills, including personal hygiene and maintenance of living areas.
• Administer first aid as required; evaluate medical issues upon intake; transport youth for medical appointments/emergencies; administer medication as required.
• Prepare, serve and cleanup meals; keep records of supplies and food consumed.
• Maintain and record information in daily logs regarding incidents and event's completes all required paperwork during shift as required.
• Search youths, ensure that youth is aware of Miranda rights, perform parental notifications and enable STD testing as appropriate.
• May drive a personal or City motor vehicle in order to pick up supplies.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, detainees and City Staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty…