Youth Advisor

**PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES WHO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR NINE MONTHS, AND MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY FUTURE VACANCIES.**

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with the Carson City Juvenile Services Department. 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 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.

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

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:
Bachelor's degree from and accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, sociology, corrections, counseling, or closely related field; or an Associate's degree in the same field of study and (2) years prior experience performing duties as stated above; or five (5) years prior work experience in a closely related field; or a combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Carson City Health Department Food Service Handling Certificate, within 12 months of hire date.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must have or be able to attain CPR/First Aid certification, within two (2) months of hire date.
• Must have successfully qualified with O.C. Spray within 12 months of hire date.

• Pass a comprehensive background investigation. Pursuant to NRS 62G.353, also Prison Rape Elimination Act Standard 115.317
• Pass Voice Stress Analysis test
• Pass a city approved Medical examination, including drug screen

• 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.
• Record keeping practices.
• Must satisfactorily complete Defensive Tactics Training within six (6) months of hire.
• Techniques for dealing with juveniles from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including basic crisis intervention techniques.
• Detention security procedures and techniques.
• First Aid, CPR, AED and OC Spray techniques.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.  Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

2.  This classification is considered "at will" and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time for any reason, or not reason.

3.  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 required working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

4.  Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

5.  New employees are required to submit to a comprehensive background investigation as well as a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $52.25 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $36.50.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and drug/alcohol screen.

6.  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.

7.  Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.