NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Senior Youth Services Specialist-Team Lead
Leesburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expLoudoun County Government is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. The Senior Youth Services Specialist/Team Lead will support the operations of the Youth Services Department, ensuring the safety and well-being of youth in residential programs, including the Juvenile Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter.
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Responsibilities
Supervise youth during daily activities, including recreation, education, hygiene, meals, visitation, life skills programming, and spiritual services
Manage youth behavior using the least restrictive interventions, incorporating coaching and conflict resolution techniques to encourage pro-social behavior
Counsel and discipline youth as appropriate, and perform physical restraints when necessary in accordance with policy
Transport youth to off-site appointments and activities
Complete documentation, including incident reports and daily logs
Operate the control room, monitor facility safety systems, and manage access control
Conduct facility inspections, room checks, and youth searches to maintain a safe and secure environment
Coach and provide hands-on guidance to co-workers (Youth Services Specialists I and II)
Plan, prepare, and facilitate age-appropriate activities
Supervise and mentor youth in daily routines and structured programming
Conduct youth intakes, transfers, and releases from custody
Administer medications in accordance with policy and training
Apply behavioral management strategies and appropriate interventions
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Bachelor's degree in human services field, or relevant field and two (2) years of related professional experience in a residential/correctional setting (with at least one (1) year at the level of a Youth Services Specialist II) or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of a background investigation to include criminal history and fingerprinting, child protective services, Department of Motor Vehicle record check, and physical exam with drug test and TB testing
Must maintain a current driver's license, CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and all other certifications and training required by policy and standards
Must be able to complete First Aid, CPR for adults, and Handle with Care (physical intervention) within 90 days of hire
Must update certifications as needed
Position is essential personnel, requiring on-site presence during inclement weather, emergencies or as required by the Department Director
Must be able to work rotating shifts (day/evenings/overnights), including weekends and holidays, and able to work overtime when required to meet operational needs
Must have the ability to use automated technology and be able to operate keyboard-driven equipment
Requires occasional stooping, bending, and /or light lifting
Preferred
Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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