Senior Youth Services Specialist-Team Lead bei Loudoun County Government, VA
Loudoun County Government, VA · Leesburg, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
The Loudoun County Youth Services Department is currently seeking qualified and committed candidates for the Senior Youth Services Specialist/Team Lead position, serving the Juvenile Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter located in Leesburg, Virginia. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of youth placed in our residential programs.
Loudoun County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, celebrated for its exceptional quality of life, vibrant communities, and robust economy. Located just 40 miles west of Washington, D.C., Loudoun offers a unique mix of cultural, recreational, and educational experiences, making it an ideal place to live and work. We aim to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment for youth placed in our care temporarily by the court.
Position Duties
Key Responsibilities:
•Supervise youth during daily activities, including recreation, education, hygiene, meals, visitation, life skills programming, and spiritual services
• Manage youth behavior using the least restrictive interventions, incorporating coaching and conflict resolution techniques to encourage pro-social behavior
• Counsel and discipline youth as appropriate, and perform physical restraints when necessary in accordance with policy
• Transport youth to off-site appointments and activities
• Complete documentation, including incident reports and daily logs
• Operate the control room, monitor facility safety systems, and manage access control
• Conduct facility inspections, room checks, and youth searches to maintain a safe and secure environment
• Coach and provide hands-on guidance to co-workers (Youth Services Specialists I and II)
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate age-appropriate activities
• Supervise and mentor youth in daily routines and structured programming
• Conduct youth intakes, transfers, and releases from custody
• Administer medications in accordance with policy and training
• Apply behavioral management strategies and appropriate interventions
This position plays a crucial role in the safety, structure, and rehabilitative support provided to youth in our care.
This is an open, continuous recruitment; however, the posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
Minimum Qualifications
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.