Detention Specialist - Juvenile (Part-Time, Fill-In)

Do you possess integrity and a can-do attitude? Do you have a strong work ethic that has been exhibited in your previous work experience? Do you want an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of troubled youth? If so, consider applying for the part-time, casual position of Detention Specialist in the Churchill County Juvenile Justice Center. Applications submitted for this posting will be used to select on-call or fill-in staff to fill in shifts as necessary. The number of hours worked per week may vary based on the needs of the department and the employee's availability, but the total hours worked in a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) cannot exceed 1,039 hours. Applications may also be considered for full-time Detention Specialist positions that come open in the future - frequently our full-time positions are filled from employees who have been hired for the fill-in positions.
The person in this position provides temporary care, custody, and care of juveniles; monitors the safety and security of juveniles housed in a correctional residential facility; monitors the safety and security of the facility; and performs food preparation and custodial duties. Some aspects of the job include frequent interaction with and oversight over the youth; other aspects of the position involve day-to-day operations of the facility (meal preparation, housekeeping, etc.).
This detention facility is a 24-hour, seven-day per week operation, which means employees must be willing to work all shifts (days, swings, graveyard) and on weekends and holidays. If you are not willing and able to work ALL shifts and on weekends and holidays, do not apply for this position. Also, the entire campus (including the outdoor areas) is a tobacco-free campus and employees are not able to leave the campus during their work shift. Employees will not be allowed "smoke or tobacco breaks" for the duration of their work shift, nor may they use tobacco on campus.
If you are interested in this challenging position and want to be part of our team at the Juvenile Justice Center, please submit your application online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

This position is considered a department safety-sensitive position which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Anyone selected for this position must be able to successfully pass the pre-employment drug test.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Receives and gives procedural directions to incoming juveniles; prepares space and supplies for juveniles.
• Performs housekeeping, laundry, and custodial duties.
• Completes forms, keeps records, maintains files and writes incident reports relating to the work performed.
• Drives a motor vehicle to transport juveniles to appointments and other facilities.
• Observes and reports unusual or inappropriate behavior and emergency situations to professional staff; ensures the safety and security of assigned juveniles; provides aid and calls for medical assistance.
• Oversees activities; physical fitness, counseling, phone calls, hygiene, meals, snacks, visits; informs supervisor of unusual events or operational needs.
• May assist professional staff with direct supervision, intake procedures including strip searches.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Receives and directs persons entering property or facility for authorized purposes.
• Personally and electronically monitors juveniles in residential facilities; patrols buildings and grounds.
• Release and prepares youth for transportation; escorts youth to various locations.
• Mentor youth by teaching appropriate behaviors and counseling one-on-one as appropriate and within facility guidelines and policies.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Conducts and records bed checks; reports unusual situations to Senior staff.
• Restrains juveniles, as needed, using approved physical and mechanical restraint methods.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of experience with at-risk youth; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Associate's Degree in Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field is desirable.
Bilingual ability in Spanish and English is a plus.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age at date of employment.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
• Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basic crisis intervention techniques.
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Safety and security practices related to a detention facility.
• Techniques of detainee control and defensive tasks.

• Exercising appropriate restraint of juveniles, physically and mechanically.
• Working under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound and timely decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention facilities.
• Effectively listening to, communicating with, and eliciting information from upset, emotional and irate individuals.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records of work performed and incidents.
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
• Safely using hand tools and power equipment related to the work.
• Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse.
• Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

• First Aid and CPR within three (3) months of date of employment.
• JIREH certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
• Nevada driver's license.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and physically restrain detainees; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Work is subject to performance in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. Incumbent is subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases, verbal abuse, and physical harm.
Conditions of Employment

• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Churchill County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.
No Nevada state income tax
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 29.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 44.00% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.
Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.
Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan – Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)
The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $150 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.

Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.

Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.

Holidays - Regular county employees enjoy 11 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.