Youth Services Team Lead

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk and court-involved youth? Join our team and help shape brighter futures.

The Loudoun County Youth Services Department is currently seeking qualified and committed candidates for the Youth Services Team Lead position, serving the Youth 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.

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, this position coaches and provides hands‑on guidance to co‑workers (Youth Service Specialists I and II) along with providing direct care services to youth in a residential setting for the County. The position ensures the health, safety, and well‑being of youth in the Youth Services Center. This position plans, prepares, and facilitates age‑appropriate activities for youth;

supervises and mentors youth; conducts intakes, transfers, and releases from custody; administers medication; and applies behavioral management for appropriate interventions. This position involves shift work; performs as a member of a team providing security, custody, care, and control for youth; responds to situations where youth are disorderly; and restrains youth, when applicable, to maintain safety, security, and control of a secured environment.

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities but is distinguished from Youth Service Specialists I and II in that it serves as a team leader and provides technical guidance and coaching/mentoring to other Youth Service Specialists. Additionally, this position can direct task assignments for both Youth Service Specialists I and II, as warranted, and can provide or administer medication to youth.

• Assist the Youth Services Supervisor, as necessary, in monitoring shift operations of the facility and in the management of the youth. Monitors compliance with all procedures, policies, and regulatory standards for the Youth Service Specialists I and II.
• Provides technical guidance; explains program policies and procedures.
• Oversees and guides staff in providing safety for all individuals involved in the facility's programs and/or visitors to the facility; maintains compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Monitors security and communication networks; monitors the movement of youth, staff, and visitors; manages distribution of keys, devices, and security equipment; and completes documentation in automated systems.
• Supervises activities and youth; applies behavior management system and appropriate interventions with youth as defined by policies and procedures; plans, prepares, and facilitates programming; and provides crisis intervention.
• Administers medication in accordance with Virginia Medication Administration guidelines and requirements.
• Mentors assigned youth about behavioral and adjustment needs.
• Conducts transfers of custody and intake and release of youth per County policies/procedures and applicable state or federal regulations; completes required documentation.
• Maintains required program documentation and records.
• Plans, prepares, and facilitates age‑appropriate activities that promote self‑growth and stimulate youth's…