On-Call Youth Advisor Jobs

Description

This is a non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 work hours in a fiscal year, with Juvenile Detention located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, monitors the safety and security of juveniles housed in a correctional residential facility; monitors the safety and security of the facility; performs light housekeeping and custodial duties.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Monitor and operate electronic equipment such as doors, cameras, room listening devices and two-way radios.
• Search youths, ensure that youth is aware of Miranda rights, perform parental notifications and enable STD testing as appropriate.
• Organize, supervise and participate in recreational and group activities.
• Defuse potentially assaultive behavior; physically restrain youth when necessary.
• Assist and instruct youth in daily living skills, including personal hygiene and maintenance of living areas.
• Screen and evaluate youth for abuse, behavioral problems, alcohol and drug withdrawal, security risk and suicide potential; recommend psychological testing as required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Administer first aid as required; evaluate medical issues upon intake; transport youth for medical appointments/emergencies; administer medication as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public, detainees and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for detained youth by observation, guidance, monitoring, and accountability of detained youth.
• May drive a personal or City motor vehicle in order to pick up supplies.
• Prepare, serve and cleanup meals; keep records of supplies and food consumed.
• Identify issues; intervene when required; implement disciplinary measures as required; maintain youth under surveillance at all times.
• Maintain and record information in daily logs regarding incidents and events; completes all required paperwork during shift as required.

Typical Qualifications

• Pass a comprehensive background investigation. Pursuant to NSR 62G.353, also Prison Rape Elimination Act Standard 115.317
• Pass a city approved Medical examination, including drug screen
• Pass violence Stress Analysis
• Must meet all training requirements within 90 days of hire as well as all yearly trainings.

• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• First Aid, CPR, AED and OC Spray techniques.
• Detention security procedures and techniques.
• Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basic crisis intervention techniques.
• Safety and security practices related to the work.
• Record keeping practices.
• Basic office practices and procedures, including using a computer and associated software.
• State and local laws related to juvenile justice, child welfare and the court system.

• Maintaining accurate records of work performed; preparing clear and concise written incident reports; producing various statistical reports.
• Exercising appropriate restraint of juveniles, physically and mechanically.
• Use of hand-held radios.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of juveniles and detention facilities.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Accurately observing and recording juvenile behavior, including depression, drug and/or alcohol abuse; psychological/social dysfunctions.
• Use of specified computer applications involving word processing, data entry and/or standard report generation.

Mobility to work in a typical detention setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and restrain an individual who may be of danger to themselves and/or others; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another. Must have the physical ability to participate in defensive tactics training and sustain the effects of O.C. (pepper spray) in the eyes. Must have the ability to physically restrain detained youth weighing over 200 lbs. Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts. Work in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments. May be subject to exposure to blood and airborne diseases/fluids.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• This classification is considered “at will” and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time for any reason, or no reason.
• Carson City 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 with Carson City 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. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• New employees are required to submit to a comprehensive background investigation as well as a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and drug screen.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City’s worker’s compensation program.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.