Salary: $68,184.25 - $115,913.22 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 27-00933
Department: Youth Services
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 123
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.Introduction Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of at-risk and court-involved youth? Join our team and help shape brighter futures.
The Loudoun County Youth Services Department is currently seeking qualified and committed candidates for the Youth Services Case Worker position, serving the Youth Detention Center and RISE Youth Shelter located in Leesburg, Virginia. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of youth placed in our residential programs.
Job Summary Loudoun County is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Youth Services Case Worker, supporting the 24/7 operations of two residential programs: the Youth Detention Center (YDC) and the RISE Youth Shelter in Leesburg, VA. These programs provide short-term care for youth who are pending court hearings or serving court-ordered sanctions. The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) regulates these programs to ensure they meet all required standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages caseload appropriate for role; maintains accurate documentation and reporting; and ensures clients' health and safety concerns are adequately addressed.
- Collaborates with community and other government resources and partners to build support for program goals; identifies opportunities to leverage community resources.
- Applies behavior management system and appropriate interventions with youth as defined by policies and procedures; leads and facilitates programming for youth.
- Resolves disciplinary problems by applying necessary programmatic corrective actions for youth; reviews incident reports and behavioral interventions to ensure behavior management systems have been used consistently.
- Manages the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of youth programming.
This position plays a crucial role in the safety, structure, and rehabilitative support provided to youth in our care.
Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skill in providing appropriate and effective case management.
Ability to communicate effectively in understandable terms, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of adolescent behavioral issues and service needs of high-risk youth.
Skill in conducting interviews to gather pertinent information related to assigned area.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Professional healthcare license such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background checks that include criminal history and fingerprinting, child protective services, Department of Motor Vehicles record, and physical exam with drug test and TB testing.
Must be able to complete First Aid, CPR for adults, and Handle with Care (physical intervention) within 90 days of hire; recertification required. May be required to work evenings or weekends. Must be able to use automated technology and keyboard-driven equipment.
Must maintain a current driver's license and all required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention)
TYPE OF WORK: Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field and three (3) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience?
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This position is on-site and ineligible for telework. Please confirm your understanding.
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Describe your experience working in a residential/correctional setting?
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A good driving record is required for this position. Have you accumulated six or more negative points within the past three years or a major violation within the past four years?
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If yes, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, other than minor traffic violations?
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If yes, please explain.
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In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), which was passed to prevent the sexual abuse and harassment of juveniles in confinement, all applicants are asked the following questions as an additional measure to ensure resident safety.Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)? Do not provide information on expunged cases.
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Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, or coercion, when the person did not consent, including cases when the person was unable to consent? Do not provide information on expunged cases.
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Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated for having engaged in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, or coercion, when the person did not consent, including cases when the person was unable to consent?
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