Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly

Juvenile Correctional Specialist (Hourly)

The Department of Juvenile Justice is currently recruiting full-time Juvenile Correctional Specialists at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. As a JCS, you will provide direct care to residents in a secure environment and be assigned to designated security posts to ensure orderly facility operations and the safety of the youth, visitors, and staff. The roles and responsibilities of the JCS directly impact the resident's quality of institutional life and foster rehabilitation.

Multiple positions will be filled from this recruitment. Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled.

Work Schedule:

10am - 6:30pm Sun-Thurs or Tues - Sat (This is subject to change based on business needs)

Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of youth? A DJJ career provides an opportunity to make a difference. The DJJ also offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and excellent promotional and staff development opportunities.

The wage/hourly JCS position is limited to 1500 hours per calendar year and does not include state health benefits.

JCS Duties:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for the rehabilitation and custody of committed youth
• Supervise juvenile residents' activities while maintaining control and order in the facility
• Oversee and monitor all activities of the juvenile residents in an assigned housing unit
• Ensure resident doors are locked for security
• Conduct and document regular security and safety checks
• Intervene during behavioral crisis of residents
• De-escalate residents during intense situations; including restraining residents to reassume control if necessary
• Provide mentorship to residents
• Utilize computer systems for typing, printing, or reviewing reports
• Document resident checks and various other forms in a logbook in a fully legible, comprehensive, timely, and accurate manner

Initial Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have a valid drivers license
• No felony convictions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of conflict resolution and verbal intervention techniques, of safety and security procedures, and of crisis intervention in a residential or secure setting
• Ability to quickly assess situations and provide the appropriate response, to effectively supervise and work with residents, and serve as a positive role model
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to maintain records and documentation, and to prepare reports
• Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training

Additional Considerations:

• Experience supervising and interacting with at-risk or adjudicated juveniles
• Experience facilitating and/or implementing treatment programs
• Knowledge of adolescent development

Hiring Process Steps:

All new hires will be required to complete a mandatory five-week basic skills training located at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia. Training is typically held Monday-Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. each day.

Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Pre-employment medical screenings are required of the selected applicants.

A valid driver's license is required of the Juvenile Correctional Specialist. You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact Information:

Name:
Porsha Lewis

Phone:

Email: recruitginia.gov