Outreach Detention Worker

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Detention Outreach Worker to perform human support work in the direct supervision and counseling of adolescents on the detention outreach program. The successful candidate will supervise juveniles released to the program as a detention alternative in accordance with court or probation orders while exercising independent judgment in the day-to-day monitoring of the assigned caseload. This position requires familiarity with agency functions and community resources.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related field; two years related experience and/or training in counseling, court services, social work or detention environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of all requirements as prescribed by State regulations (i.e. CPR, first aid, restraint). Possession of a valid state driver’s license. Work days are Monday thru Friday with frequent evenings and holidays. Must clear criminal background investigation.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.SUMMARY 
The Detention Outreach Worker performs human support work in the direct supervision and counseling of adolescents on the detention outreach program. The Detention Outreach Worker will supervise juveniles released to the program as a detention alternative in accordance with court or probation orders while exercising independent judgment in the day-to-day monitoring of the assigned caseload.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Supervises and directs court involved juveniles released as a detention alternative in accordance with court or juvenile probation rules. This include daily visits to the juvenile’s home and a minimum of once weekly school contact.  
• Conducts school and home visits of adolescents enrolled in the Outreach Detention Program to ensure activities are in conformance with provisions, restrictions and regulations.
• Develops treatment plans, objectives and methods of handling problems of court involved youth and the family unit. 
• Maintains case files and documentation of all contacts with clients, parents/legal guardians and other professionals and agencies involved in the case. 
• Refers family and youth to services in the community.
• Organizes and refers to individual social, athletic and recreational outings.
• Prepares progress evaluations and recommendation reports; provides testimony in court as required. This includes reporting program violations and new offenses. 
• Participates in Family Assessment and Planning Team, Interdisciplinary Team and Family Partnership meetings as required. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS 
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related field; two years related experience and/or training in counseling, court services, social work or detention environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of all requirements as prescribed by State regulations (i.e. CPR, first aid, restraint). Possession of a valid state driver’s license.LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Possession of an appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possess, or arrange to obtain shortly after employment: CPR and First Aid certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.