Job description

The Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center, serving our community’s at-risk youth since 1997, is seeking dedicated, full-time, Direct-Care Detention Specialists to join our team of professionals. Our Detention Specialists are the front-line staff working with youth in the Center. The Merrimac Center offers employees a competitive benefits package as well as on and off-site professional trainings, advancement and lateral growth opportunities, and job specific skill development, all while serving our community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

· Supervise the security and welfare of youth during their daily activities that include: school, recreation, meals, hygiene, and other daily scheduled activities;

· Implement the outlined behavior management program;

· Assess emergency situations and respond to crisis;

· Facilitate cognitive behavioral group sessions and activities;

· Work independently and make decisions based on established policy and procedures

· Serve as a role model for youth

*Ability to perform physical restraints when necessary using the "Handle with Care" techniques.

See full job description on our website: www.merrimac-center.net

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an associate’s degree and two (2) years experience working with youth; or a high school diploma and four (4) years experience working with youth. Experience working with juveniles in a residential facility preferred.

This position requires a background investigation to include criminal history, child protective services, sex offender registry records checks, and physical exam with drug test. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia driver's license in accordance with Virginia DMV driver's license eligibility requirements.

SCHEDULE:

This position works rotating shifts on days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. The 8 hour shift rotations are as follows: Two days shifts (7 a.m. -3 p.m.) then two evening shifts (2 p.m. -10 p.m.) and two days off. This schedule continues on an ongoing rotating basis.

ENTRY SALARY: $40,945.38/year, plus overtime when available, based on education and experience. This position also has a $2/hr weekend differential for weekend hours worked.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS PACKAGE includes:

· Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Health Insurance/Dental Insurance

· Retirement Plan (Virginia Retirement System)

· Life Insurance

· Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Flex Benefits for Health Plan

· Health Savings Account

· School and Funeral Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,945.83 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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