Employment
The staff at Merrimac are the best of the best. We model excellent character and work ethic and strive to have a great influence on our residents If you are searching for an "A+" type of work environment, great co-workers, and a rewarding career, look below to see what opportunities we have available. We would like to hear from you!
ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST POSITION
The Merrimac Center is currently accepting applications for the position of ON-CALL transportation specialist/driver. Position involves transporting youth to court hearings and medical appointments. Driver is responsible for the secure and safe transport of youth to and from these meetings. Shift work is primarily day shift but may include an occasional evening, weekend, or holiday. Experience working with at risk youth preferred. Requires maintaining a valid Virginia Driver’s License, passing a background check, drug screen, and post-offer physical. Hourly rate $15.00.
Obtain the application online below or by contacting the center at 9300 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (757) 887-0225, fax resume with application to (757) 887-0340 or email to kwalker@merrimac-center.net.
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FULL-TIME YOUTH DETENTION SPECIALIST POSITION
The Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center is seeking experienced direct-care detention specialists to work in a secure therapeutic detention setting for at-risk youth. Daily work includes the direct supervision and care of youth, behavior management, facilitation of cognitive behavioral group sessions, crisis intervention, assessment of emergency situations, and maintaining overall safety and security. See full job description here.
This position works rotating shifts on days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred or an Associate’s Degree in a related field and three years of experience working with teens required. Requires a background investigation to include criminal history, child protective services, sex offender registry records checks, and physical exam with drug test. Starting Salary $35,917+ based on education and experience and full benefits.
Obtain the application online below or by contacting the center at 9300 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (757) 887-0225, fax resume with application to (757) 887-0340 or email to kwalker@merrimac-center.net.
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COOK
The Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center is seeking an experienced full-time cook. Essential duties include preparing and serving meals according to menus and standards regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Health, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Operation of standard and commercial kitchen equipment is required, as well as lifting and stocking supplies. Work requires conformance to safety and security policies and procedures. The cook position works shifts, either 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., as assigned. Hours include weekends and holidays. Consistent dependability is a MUST.
Minimum Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent), four years of cooking experience in a school setting or comparable experience preferred. USDA experience a plus.
Requires a background investigation, child protective services check, and a physical exam with drug test. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Obtain the application online below or by contacting the center at 9300 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (757) 887-0225, fax resume with application to (757) 887-0340 or email to kwalker@merrimac-center.net.