Juvenile Custody Services Specialist

* Conduct behavior observations and assessments of individual youth detainees and groups of detained youth through active supervision, which is the intentional and focused monitoring of youth in custody utilizing the components of movement within the environment, situational awareness, and frequent pro-social youth interactions.
* Prepare detailed incident reports for incidents that occur, document daily individual behavior summaries of youth, and both verbal and electronically documented daily unit and shift reports, individual youth records, and for juvenile counselors/workers and/or court purposes.
* Assist with the intake process of juveniles into the facility. Staff may be expected to collect and secure youth’s personal belongings, supervise and manage juveniles prior to screening to determine if youth will be admitted into the detention facility.
* Support the youth with problem-solving conversations and restorative processes in partnership with our restorative justice coordinators.
* Ensure the safety and security of the detention facility at all times.
* Deliver prosocial role modeling and facilitate skill-building activities for individual youth and groups of detained youth through skill groups with an emphasis on developing pro-social behaviors and skills.
* Oversee volunteers and/or contractors while they facilitate skill-building activities for individual youth and groups of detained youth.
* May assist with orientation of newly admitted youth to the juvenile detention facility by explaining facility rules and the facility behavior level system. Staff are expected to introduce youth to the structure of daily routines, outlining the expectations for behavior and providing information to youth on available programs and services. Staff will also ensure youth understand the importance of their safety, rights, and responsibilities within the detention facility.
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Associate's degree or equivalent with major coursework in child psychology, sociology, or a related field, AND;
* Successful completion of a battery of psychological tests / psychological evaluation.
* Physical ability to respond to crisis situations with the youth, including violent exchanges, and must regularly climb up and down stairs.
* Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
* Valid driver's license
- Two (2) years of responsible experience working with at-risk youth (12-18) in one of the following environments (Bachelor's degree may substitute for 1 year of the required experience):  
* Detention or youth correctional facility  
* Youth residential setting  
* Setting that provides programming for at-risk youth

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
* Group facilitation skills
* Experience working with justice involved youth (12-18)
* Experience working in an alcohol and drug treatment facility or program
* Experience working in a mental health treatment facility or program
* Exceptional skill with Google calendar / documents and electronic record keeping
* Training or education in trauma informed care, restorative justice  and adolescent brain development
* Bilingual in Spanish and English
* ** Application:
** A completed online application.
* ** Resume:
** An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education.  Please include the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities.
* Initial review of minimum qualifications
* Phone screen, oral exam or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
* Consideration of top candidates/interviews
* Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited…