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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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Job ID

33718

Location

1000 MT OLIVET RD NE;8400 River Road;1100 4th Street, SW

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

10/26/2026

Date Closed

11/09/2026

Minimum Rate

$58,762.00

Maximum Rate

$73,666.00

Target Openings

20

Available Openings

20

Area of Consideration

District Graduates

Agency

Dept of Youth Rehabilitation

Grade

07

Bargaining Unit

C1

Type of Appointment

Career Service - Reg Appt

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Job Summary

The DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) mission is to improve public safety and give court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youth and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety.

DYRS is an agency tasked with providing holistic and therapeutic programs and services to adjudicated youth between the ages of 12-21 in the District of Columbia. It serves as the District''s cabinet level juvenile justice agency. DYRS administers detention, commitment, and aftercare services for youth held under its care in its secure facilities or residing in the DC community. The Youth Development Representative (YDR) position is located in the Secured Programs Division, under the purview of the Deputy Director of Secured Programs with the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)

Duties and Responsibilities

The Youth Development Representative (YDR) has the responsibility for the rehabilitation, direct supervision and active positive engagement, as well as the safety and security of youth in the custody of DYRS. As a YDR, you will provide for the day-to-day direct supervision and positive engagement of youth in the department''s care and custody; provide vigilance in the performance of assigned duties and will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team endeavoring to rehabilitate and provide safe, secure, and humane treatment of youth in custody.

The incumbents are required to maintain ongoing visual contact with all youth under their supervision and engage the youth in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner. Additionally, YDRs' are expected to transport youth to court and other varied locations; supervise recreational activities; maintain custody of youth in hospitals and medical clinics, and monitor living, dining, and educational areas, in an engaging and interactive manner, while assuring youth and staff safety. The main goal for a YDR is to prioritize and ensure positive interaction, safety, security and rehabilitation of youth, while under direct supervision. Youth Development Representatives are expected to de-escalate conflicts, tensions, fights or other disturbances, and when necessary are required to physically restrain and impose discipline of youth consistent with department policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Education

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor''s degree, in an accredited college or university.

OR

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may have been gained in work such as police officer, mental health counselor in a residential facility, or detention officer. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid driver''s license.

Working Conditions / Environment

Work is performed in a juvenile detention facility. Some degree of hazard may be present in working with high-risk youth in custody with histories of aggressive conduct and disruptive behavioral problems.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Due to the nature of the responsibilities of this position, work hours are on a rotational basis to any of DYRS facilities, group homes, or service areas. This facility is a 24/7 operation. Shifts may vary. Rotational tour of work normally requiring rotation on each of three tours - AM, PM, Midnight - seven days per week, and holidays. Employees are subject to a mandatory overtime draft depending on the needs of the facility.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0007-07

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Services Permanent

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is a union position covered by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and may require the payment of an agency service fee through direct payroll deductions.

Position Designation: The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.

The incumbent must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, standing, bending, grasping, talking, repetitive motions, squatting, running, jumping and climbing; to carry or drag an individual (125 pounds, or more) a minimum of seventy-five (75) feet; and to fully perform DYRS approved restraint techniques and to apply restraining devices to aggressive and assaultive youth. The incumbent must have visual and hearing acuity to fully observe the behaviors and interactions of residents and other persons within the facility or during official travel and activities, and to effectively receive and transmit communications by two-way radios and telephones and be able to read and interpret written material and must possess effective written and oral communication skills.

A physical exam and physical assessment examination will be conducted during the pre-employment process to verify that the incumbent can meet the physical demand of the position.

A Child Protection Registry clearance is also required.

In compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), DYRS is required to employ adequate gender specific staff to carry out duties of the position. During each hiring cycle, DYRS will assess its current population of youth and staff to determine the current staffing needs and will hire accordingly. The specific duties that require gender specific staff are daily direct care responsibilities such as body searches and shower supervisions.

Essential Designation: This position has been designated as an Essential employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operations, food distribution, and communication. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early.

Career Pathways Statement: This position is part of the Pathway to Government Employment Partnership Program. District residents who received a high school diploma from the District of Columbia Public Schools or a District public charter school or received a GED or its equivalent from the District of Columbia will receive priority consideration for this entry-level position. Applicants must provide a high school transcript, GED certificate, high school diploma, or other applicable documentation along with verification of District residency before the District Government may extend a final offer of employment.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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