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Overnight Youth Services Specialist

Are you passionate about helping young people and making a real impact on your community? The Prince William County Office of Youth Services is hiring a highly motivated individual for an Overnight Youth Services Specialist position at the MolinariJuvenile Shelter in Manassas, Virginia. The Molinari Juvenile Shelter (MJS) is a short-term residential detention alternative for boys and girls ages 10 to 17 who are in crisis and need temporary placement. This position is assigned to the female dorm, housing girls ages 10-17. Therefore, for this role, we are seeking qualified female applicants. Male applicants are welcome to apply for future vacancies assigned to the male dorm. If you believe you can make a difference in someone's life and can demonstrate good decision-making skills and excellent personal judgment, then you will find this job personally and professionally rewarding. This position qualifies for a hiring bonus of $5,000. This bonus will be paid via two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 is payable after ninety (90) days of employment have been completed. The final $2,500 installment will be due upon completion of the probationary period.

WHAT THE JOB ENTAILS

The Youth Services Specialist will work under the general supervision of a Shelter Detention Supervisor or the Shelter Assistant Superintendent. The role will provide a safe and secure environment through the following:

• Maintain direct supervision of residents in assigned dorm.
• Accurately complete all security checks, reports, recording in the logbook, file reviews, and other required paperwork.
• Ensure residents remain in assigned rooms or areas during sleeping hours.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to disturbances, medical needs, or behavioral incidents.
• Complete incident reports as required for any rule violations or emergencies.
• Complete shift change reports and brief incoming staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with facility standards and compliance standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Ideally, we seek an individual who has experience working with at-risk youth, preferably in a non-secure residential or secure facility. However, any experience working with youth or at-risk-youth is welcome. You will need the ability to work independently and make decisions based on established policies and procedures; commit to modeling positive decision-making skills and guiding youth to make better choices; an ability to perform physical restraints when necessary, using the "Handle with Care" techniques; basic computer skills and the ability to use handheld radios. Bilingual(English/Spanish) speakers are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 1 year of experience working and/or volunteering with youth in any of the following areas: youth activities/training, social services, security, military, law enforcement, or detention.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of trends and practices for working with at-risk youth.
• Experience working in a nonsecure or secure setting.
• Experience working with at-risk youth in a secure or non-secure residential setting.
• Experience facilitating psycho-educational groups.
• Experience implementing positive behavioral modification methods, pro-social engagement, progressive engagement, trauma-informed models and have experience with conflict resolution.
• Experience using physical restraint techniques such as "Handle with Care."
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

40 hours weekly. "Back End Shifts" are Wednesday-Saturday overnight from 10 pm-8 am, and "Front-End Shifts" are Sunday-Wednesday from 10 pm- 8 am, other shifts/ hours as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass local, state, and federal background checks
• Must pass a pre-employment physical/physical fitness test
• Must pass a Child Protective Services record check
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Must pass a DMV Record check
• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be able to get to work in inclement weather
• Designated mandatory reporter of child abuse
• Must pass Handle With Care (HWC) training; CPR & First Aid certification; PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) training within 90 days of employment

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.