Youth Care Worker - Virginia Beach, United States - City of Danville, VA

Description

Salary: $38,534.71 Annually

Location : VA 24541, VA

Job Type: Full Time Non Exempt Salary

Job Number:

Department: Police Department

Division: Juvenile Detention

Opening Date: 07/18/2022

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Supervise Juvenile Detention Center residents and ensure a safe and positive environment for juveniles as well as staff, by recognizing potential conflicts and preventing or stopping them, providing counseling, and training and supervising residents in their day to day activities.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Handles crises by recognizing potential conflicts; evaluating the potential for injury or escalation; defusing and stopping the conflict; intervening in altercations between residents; and de-escalating hostile situations; documentation of all incidents.
• Interacts with the residents; providing supervision; adhering to the daily detention home and education schedule; counseling in groups or one-to-one; teaching basic life skills; playing games or participating in activities as appropriate.
• Provides customer service by answering the phones, taking messages; documenting incidents; contacting lawyers and probation officers on the resident's behalf; and making necessary calls to parents, legal guardians and placement agencies; escorting visitors throughout the building.
• Provides medical care for residents by assessing and reporting issues from the residents or self-observation of medical or physical issues; referring the resident to the medical staff; assisting in the self-administration of scheduled and PRN medications; checking blood sugar levels; and checking vital signs; documentation of all medical actions taken.
• Participates in meetings and training sessions as needed or required; attending weekly shift meetings, completing at least 40 hours of training upon employment and per year; cross-training in all aspects of the job including control room, roving, intake, and pod supervision.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Medium physical effort, exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to use a computer, telephone and communicating effectively with others.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling, and fine dexterity.
• Occasional sitting, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting.
• Rare climbing and balancing.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May frequently perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work closely with others as part of a team.
• May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May rarely experience irregular work schedule/overtime, and tedious or exacting work.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically requires use of computer and related hardware and software; 2-way radio, log books, hand cuffs, cuff key, leg irons, flex cuffs, keys, metal detector, laundry equipment; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed in an office environment, Pod Areas, and recreation areas in a secure detention facility, where there is frequent exposure to communicable diseases, physical hazards, and physical danger or abuse. There is occasional exposure to noise and vibration, and wetness/humidity. There is seasonal exposure to respiratory hazards and extreme temperatures. There is rare exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (gloves, First Aid/CPR mask, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Accident Insurance
The City provides optional off the job accident insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides reimbursement for treatments associated with a wide array of accidents and injuries, and is available for immediate family members. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Annual Leave
Employees accrue annual leave hours based on the length of time they work for the City and their duty cycle. Hours are accrued on a semi monthly pay cycle. Employees are not eligible to use annual leave hours during their first six months of employment.

Critical Illness
The City provides optional critical illness insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a lump sum benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with a covered illness. Examples include heart attack, stroke, coronary atery by-pass surgery, and so on. Premiums are based on age and tobacco use. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Cancer Benefit

The City provides optional cancer insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with cancer and provides a benefit during cancer treatments. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Deferred Compensation

The City of Danville offers a 457 plan to employees, which provides an opportunity to set aside a portion of your salary for retirement. Income taxes are not paid on the money your defer until you retire and start using it or leave the City. Enrollment in this plan is optional.

Dental Insurance
Employees have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance through Delta Dental.There is an option of a Low PPO plan or a High PPO plan, and coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit
Employees have the option of having their paycheck directly deposited into your financial checking and/or savings account each pay period. Employees may select up to three accounts at the same or different financial institutions for direct deposit.

Disability Insurance
Employees are given the option of selecting Short-term and/or Long-term disability insurance programs through The Standard for protection in the event that they become disabled through a non-work related injury. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and their dependent family members are eligible to use the City of Danville's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Sentara Health. The EAP offers free and confidential counseling services to help employees and their dependants deal with serious problems in their lives such as family or marital disputes, problems with alcohol and/or drug abuse, emotional illness, financial or legal worries, or difficulties with stress on the job. In addition to counseling services, the EAP also provides free legal, financial, and Identity Theft guidance.

Employee Health and Wellness Center
Employees and eligible dependents have access to the CareTeam Health and Wellness Center, which offers high-quality convenient medical care for an extremely low cost- sometimes it is free City employees have dedicated nurse practitioners that provides primary care, lab services, chronic disease management, health and wellness coaching, and a variety of other things.

Flexible Spending Account
Employees have the option of participating in the flexible spending account (FSA). The FSA allows employees to select a set amount of money to be withheld from their paychecks each pay period for a year to cover certain medical and child care expenses. This money is deducted before taxes are calculated. Money put into the FSA is accessible to the employee through a debit card or through reimbursement.

Health Insurance
The City of Danville is self-insured and offers medical and prescription drug coverage through Gateway Health. This coverage is offered to employees and their dependents. The City pays a portion of the health insurance premiums and the employee pays a portion. Employees have the choice between a traditional PPO plan and two high deductible plans (HDHP). HDHP have an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Holidays
The City of Danville offers the following paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, 1/2 day Day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, George Washington Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Your Birthday

Retirement System
After five years of employment with the City of Danville, employees are vested in the City's Employees' Retirement System (ERS). ERS is a defined benefit retirement plan with the purpose of providing retirement, disability, and death-in-service benefits. Contributions by employee are mandatory.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is a privilege granted to all full-time employees. Sick leave is accrued on a semi monthly basis.

Term Life Insurance
The City of Danville offers optional group term life insurance benefits to employees through The Standard. The amount of death benefit is the employee's annual salary doubled and rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Double indemnity (twice the death benefit) is provided for death by accident. The cost of this benefit is divided equally between the City and the employee, which means that the City pays one-half of the premium and the employee pays one-half of the premium.

Tuition Reimbursement
The City of Danville recognizes the value of educational training, and therefore, provides limited financial reimbursement to employees taking eligible course on their own time. Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement after their first six months of employment.

Vision Insurance
Employees have the option of enrolling in vision insurance through UniCare. Coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.

Universal Life Insurance
The City offers optional universal life insurance benefits to employees through Allstate. Employees can select a benefit amount. Premiums are based on an employee's age and tobacco use. Coverage can be selected for an employee's spouse and children.

01

The position is a 12.25 hour shift - Goodyear / Panama Schedule (possible day or night shift ). Does this schedule present a problem for you?

• Yes
• No

02

W.W. Moore, Jr Detention Home is a 24 hour facility. Position requires employees to report to be able to report to work in adverse weather and schedule may require you to work holidays due to schedule. Does this present a problem for you?

• Yes
• No

03

This position is for FEMALE Youth Care Worker. Only Females can be considered. Please indicate yes that you understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

04

Required steps in the selection process includes successfully completing Criminal Background Checks (fingerprints), Polygraph Test, Psychological Evaluation (PEP), Physical, Substance Abuse Testing. Do you have any issues or concerns with the required steps?

• Yes
• No

Required Question