Housing Unit Coordinator

Title: Housing Unit Coordinator

State Role Title: Security Officer IV

Hiring Range: $58,916 - $70,321

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:Bon Air JCC

Agency Website:www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

About the Job::
In this role, the incumbent will supervise, coordinate, and direct assigned unit staff, programs, and services for the assigned residents at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center. This position ensures the effective implementation of supervision, security, and treatment best practices to provide residents with a safe living environment conducive to growth and change.

Core responsibilities include and are not limited to: Provides direct supervision to all Juvenile Correctional Specialists assigned to the unit and ensures that the area is adequately and properly staffed by collaborating with the Shift Commander. Ensures security and safety by providing sight and direct supervision, monitoring resident activities, movement, and room assignments, and complying with tool/key control procedures. Collaborates regularly with stakeholders in addressing residents' case management, behavioral, medical, educational, security or re-entry requirements to maintain the comprehensive and integrated delivery of services designed to achieve positive growth and change. Completes, monitors, and/or reviews inspections of housing unit and common areas. Reports sanitation or maintenance problems immediately by submitting maintenance requests immediately to ensure

As a condition of employment, selected individual(s) for this role must have valid driver's license by the time of employment. Additionally, selected individual(s) must complete DJJ's Basic Skills for Direct Care Staff training and the Department of Juvenile Justice mandated training and certifications, to include physical elements.

The selected applicant for this position is subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.

This job posting may fill multiple vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 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 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, and security procedures; knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of group facilitation and management of programs in a residential 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.

Additional Considerations

Considerable experience supervising and interacting with juveniles in a secure/ residential setting is desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings is required for this role.

Driver License: A valid driver's license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

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.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans:
DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: 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. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: DJJ Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804-323-2505

Email: DJJRecruit@djj.virginia.gov

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.