Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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This position is located in Douglas County, Nevada.

Visit

http://chinaspringyouthcamp.com/

to learn more about the Camp.

Applications are reviewed on a regular basis and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS INCLUDE:

0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.

Benefits include:

No Nevada state income tax

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Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 36.75% employer-paid.

Vacation:

Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).

Sick Leave:

Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.

Holidays:

12 paid holidays per year.

Health Insurance:

County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.

Deferred Compensation:

the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.

Recognition Programs

Annual Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Stable, friendly/family environment.

Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.

Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace

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SUMMARY

Performs difficult work supervising Youth Program Officers, implementing the camp programs, and the daily operations of the camp; assuring the safety, health, and welfare of the youth while using counseling, educational, and life skills to build character and encouraging the youth's successful transition into their community; acting as a representative of the Camp to outside organizations or entities, as directed; performing related work as apparent or assigned.This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; directs the recruitment and selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations; ensures appropriate scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage; reviews and approves employee timesheets Participates in on-call supervisory rotation as assigned, responding to urgent operational needs, making critical decisions outside regular business hours, and providing guidance to staff to ensure continuity of operations and compliance with safety, policy, and legal requirements. Operates with a high degree of independence and reliability, requiring minimal oversight from administration. Maintains order, observes individual and group dynamics to identify potentially high-risk youth; assesses behavior; determines rule infractions and action to be taken. Conducts group and individual counseling to youth; participates and assists with the planning, development, and management of programs; ensures the health, safety, and welfare of youth and staff. Provides clear, direct, and decisive supervision to subordinate staff by setting and communicating expectations, delivering timely feedback, mentoring, and addressing performance or conduct issues promptly and consistently. Prepares and presents training sessions for staff in proper work techniques and behavior. Presents and provides development sessions for youth; provides for and oversees youth in the care and maintenance of grounds and buildings; supervises and instructs youth during work details, sports activities, and wilderness excursions. Conducts Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) assessments in buildings, sleeping areas, and dining areas; performs/supervises physical searches of youth in order to prevent contraband; supervises interactions in public settings and activities involving the public. Participates in regular supervisory/management meetings; assists in the development and composition of policies, procedures; pursues training opportunities for professional growth and camp improvement. Proactively identifies and resolves operational issues, applying advanced problem solving and informed decision making based on safety considerations, policies, procedures, statutory requirements and best practices. Administers prescription and non-prescription medication; documents administration of medications; provides first-aid as required; observes, reports and documents all symptoms of illness/disease. Maintains a variety of files, records, event logs, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and analyzes data for management purposes; maintains appropriate records and prepares and distributes reports, as required, to appropriate parties. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties. Maintains professional and ethical boundaries in all work-related interactions by adhering to organizational policies, respecting confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment when engaging with clients, colleagues, and the public. Demonstrates integrity by avoiding conflicts of interest, managing personal biases, and ensuring relationships remain appropriate to the scope of work and position responsibilities. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

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MINIMUM 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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Behavioral Science, Sociology or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience providing crisis intervention, de-escalation and behavior management techniques for juveniles; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS

+ Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age at date of employment.
+ Valid Driver's License
+ First Aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogen training within six (6) months of employment.
+ JIREH Level A Certification within six (6) months of employment.
+ Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training within six (6) months of employment
+ PREA Investigator Certification within six (6) months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.


+ This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.
+ Work regularly requires standing, walking and speaking or hearing; frequently requires using hands, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling.
+ Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
+ Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
+ Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
+ Work is subject to evening, weekend, split and holiday shifts. Must maintain regular and consistent punctuality and attendance. Incumbent is subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases. Work is performed in a potentially hostile, emotionally stressful environment with challenging youth.
+ Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

+ Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
+ Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
+ Douglas County 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 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.
+ This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Overview of Douglas County Benefits

Disclaimer: Douglas County provides benefits to full time employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time positions (depending on job). Some part time positions may provide no benefits.

No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada

Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement.

Deferred Compensation Plans

- Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.

Paid Leave

12 paid Holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 96 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies https://www.douglascountynv.gov/687/Policies-Procedures or relevant labor agreement https://www.douglascountynv.gov/688/Labor-Contracts

for more information.

Health Insurance

The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Preferred Provider (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detailed information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/693/Employee-Benefits-Information

Compensation

Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. The current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be up to 5% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.



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