Relief Youth Worker

About the role

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to hire qualified hourly Relief Youth Workers to supervise youth and coordinate programs. These positions are available at the Lynchburg Detention Home and the Lynchburg Group Home. Employees must be available to work on any shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with at-risk and troubled youth and work in a team environment
• Enforce adolescents' compliance with program rules and regulations
• Maintain discipline and control of adolescents at all times with sight and/or sound supervision
• Check rooms for contraband, weapons, and general condition of room
• Observe and document adolescent behavior constantly to detect potential behavioral problems and prepare detailed reports on incidents
• Supervise residents in recreational activities such as arts and crafts and indoor and outdoor sports and table games
• Routinely make head counts of resident population as needed
• Answer telephone, respond to routine questions, and transfer calls to appropriate staff
• Instruct and participate directly in various activities with adolescents
• Intervene and resolve disputes between adolescents using mediation and counseling skills; physically restrain out-of-control/violent adolescents as needed
• Inspect facility to ensure ongoing security issues
• Assign and supervise residents in light housekeeping tasks such as making beds, dusting furniture, mopping floors, and assisting in preparing and cleaning after meals
• Eat with residents at meals and supervise seating and serving, as well as table manners and general behavior
• Supervise and educate residents in bathing and personal hygiene
• Review and prepare reports on residents' behavior and progress; monitor activity contract documents; review progress with adolescents
• Counsel adolescents and assist with problem-solving
• Complete required documentation
• Monitor visitation by family, friends, and others
• Administer first aid and/or CPR as required
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Issue and maintain supplies and equipment
• Absorb and educate residents in their educational requirements
• Transport residents to and from necessary appointments with medical providers and others

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school in criminal justice or behavior sciences or related field preferred. High School/GED and some combination of related experience will be considered.
• Additional Requirements: Prior to employment, must satisfactorily complete criminal record and reference checks, Child Protective Services check, and tuberculin and drug screen. Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

Benefits

Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), Life insurance at no cost to the employee, Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc., Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance, Paid Time Off. Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position. Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures 01.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts available: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Additional Information

Please certify below that you are at least 21 years of age.

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Experience

Describe your experience working in residential facilities, secure detention facilities or similar environments.

Describe your experience working with adolescents who have emotional, behavioral, educational and/or judicial issues.