Juvenile Services Specialist at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionJuvenile Services Specialist
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS JUVENILE SERVICES
Requisition Number: 2025390
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: CJS is a 24-Hour Facility We are currently seeking several candidates for various shift positions Please note: Shift schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 03/19/2026
Job Close Date: 04/05/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 2
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS JUVENILE SERVICES
Requisition Number: 2025390
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: CJS is a 24-Hour Facility We are currently seeking several candidates for various shift positions Please note: Shift schedule is subject to change based on operational needs. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$44,734 -$66,547.75/ annually
Job Description:
This is a great time to work for the City of Chesapeake! Juvenile Services is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Juvenile Services Specialist in our secure detention facility. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting youth residents, promoting positive behavior, and ensuring a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct daily activities of residents using approved behavioral management strategies.
- Exercise independent judgment and respond appropriately during crisis situations.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including daily electronic log cards and incident reports.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with residents.
- Perform crisis intervention and maintain case management files.
- Transport residents to court appearances, appointments, or other authorized activities.
- Plan and facilitate individual and group recreational activities.
- Complete daily room and unit audits; assist nursing staff as a medical aide if assigned.
- Conduct resident searches after outings or visits; supervise nightly showers.
- Oversee residents in school, on the unit, and during recreational time.
- Physically restrain residents when necessary to prevent injury and maintain safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the facility’s mission.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General understanding of counseling principles and practices, particularly with juvenile offenders.
- Ability to build rapport with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Strong crisis management, communication, and observational skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Familiarity with juvenile justice systems, trauma-informed care, or secure residential settings is a plus.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires high school diploma and formal training or special courses equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in criminal justice, law enforcement or a closely related field.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience. Preferred experience participating in group counseling sessions in a group home, detention center, or non-secure residential setting.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Depending on position, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Requires Handle With Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 45 days of hire.
Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience. Preferred experience participating in group counseling sessions in a group home, detention center, or non-secure residential setting.
Special Certifications and Licenses: Depending on position, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Requires Handle With Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications within 45 days of hire.
Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
- General knowledge of the techniques and means of interviewing;
- Some knowledge of the fundamental principles of adolescent psychology;
- Thorough knowledge of the laws and procedures related to juvenile detainees;
- Ability to counsel and conduct interviews of a personal, sensitive nature;
- Ability to communicate complex social ideas effectively, orally and in writing; and possess excellent computer skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city agency officials, court personnel, co-workers, residents, and residents’ parents or guardians.
Job Open Date: 03/19/2026
Job Close Date: 04/05/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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