• Supervising and coordinating schedules for the Counselors and Resident Specialist series to include Resident Specialist I and Resident Specialist IIs assigned to their unit. Leads weekly team meetings to assess the overall function of the team, solicit feedback, and review weekly strategies and overall community goals. This would include collaboration on treatment services, security requirements, resident’s records, and educational programs. Monitors all programs and activities, ensuring security and control of assigned community, to ensure the safety, engagement, and well being of all residents and staff.
• Ensures community therapeutic activities occur and assumes an active role in the daily activities of the residents assigned to the community, including psycho-educational/skills program requirements, community discussion groups, therapeutic environment, rehabilitation, recreation, education, work assignments, meals, personal hygiene, and general maintenance of the living environment. Intervenes in behavioral crisis situations to ensure safety through the use of de-escalation strategies and techniques.
• Provides behavioral coaching with residents, in accordance with program guidelines. Ensures that residents are engaged and encouraged to achieve treatment and personal learning goals to assist in their life long success. Discusses unit needs with team members during weekly team meetings to determine what Mutual Help Groups are needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable supervisory experience required. High school graduate or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License is required. Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of security, treatment, and management of services in a secure residential setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently; to effectively plan, organize, and supervise community/unit staff, and residents; and to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate records and reports; and to guide the implementation of residential community programming based on the progress of residents. Skilled in conflict resolution and in the use of verbal and physical intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of supervisory techniques, performance management, employee development, security procedures, and case management procedures; knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of group facilitation and management of programs in a residential or community setting. Ability to apply evidence-based practices and case management procedures in the implementation of programs for residents; train, empower, and mentor staff; and coordinate interdisciplinary team members in the comprehensive delivery of programming. Ability to perform physical intervention (restraint) techniques in accordance with procedure and training.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field such as Human Services, Criminal Justice, Counseling or related field preferred. Experience supervising and interacting with juveniles in a secure/residential setting.

Special Requirements

Some VADJJ positions may require working shift work, overtime, holiday, and weekends. Mandatory training such as the Department of Juvenile Justice’s Basic Skills for Security must be completed.

Electronic Application Only: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.
A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.

Selected candidate must be able to complete any Department of Juvenile Justice mandated training and certifications to include physical elements.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214. Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019 .