On-Call Youth Advisor

About the role

This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Juvenile Services, not to exceed 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 - June 30. Under general supervision, the incumbent 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Take sound independent action in emergency or crisis situations.
• 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 including work program activities.
• Aid 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 events; completes all required paperwork during shift as required.
• Search youths, perform parental notifications and enable STD testing as appropriate.
• Transport, supervise, and provide for the safety and security of the juveniles participating in the Carson City work program.
• Evaluate participant performance and prepare necessary reports.
• May drive a personal or City motor vehicle in order to pick up supplies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED; AND one (1) year of experience working with at-risk youth in a detention setting or other similar setting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Carson City Health Department Food Service Handling Certificate (must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months of hire date).
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certification (must have or be able to obtain within two (2) months of hire date).
• Successfully qualified with O.C. Spray & Defensive Tactics (must be qualified at time of hire or be qualified within two (2) months of hire date).

Skills

• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention facilities and/or work sites.
• Exercising appropriate restraint of juveniles, physically and mechanically.
• Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse; psychological/social dysfunctions.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed; preparing clear and concise written incident reports; producing various statistical reports.
• Reading and analyzing policy and procedure manuals, state laws and governmental regulations.
• Using specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Use of hand-held radios.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Mobility to work in a typical detention setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and restrain an individual who may be of danger to themselves and/or others; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another. Must have the physical ability to participate in defensive tactics training and sustain the effects of O.C. (pepper spray) in the eyes. Must have the ability to physically restrain detained youth weighing over 200 lbs. Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. May be subject to exposure to blood and airborne diseases/fluids.