Juvenile Detention Counselor 3
3 weeks ago
JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision, plans, manages, and evaluates social services programs. Administers and coordinates the services and program activities in dependency, mental illness, youth development, or physical or developmental disability programs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibility 1:
Support of the delivery of programs & case management services in assigned facilities.
·Works with program staff to ensure that services are in keeping with best practices and departmental policy.
·Under limited direction, provides structured cognitive behavioral groups and/or life-skills group counseling sessions, documents all programmatic activities, and performs a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment at a youth detention facility.
·Some duties will include Facilitate or Co-facilitate Groups, participate in facility wide PBIS activities (if available), work hours to include Afternoon/evening/Holiday/Weekends and conduct parent/youth support (if needed).
·Conduct youth assessments for housing plans, risk levels (risks/needs/responsivity) and treatment needs.
·Responsible for completing code mandated youth progress reviews for local and state courts
·Preparation reviews for youth early release and for alternative placements.
·Manage and/or assist with facility quality assurance processes
Responsibility 2:
Performs and/or directs intake services to youth.
·Collects and assesses in-depth information about a client's situation and functioning in order to assess his/her abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
·Performs or directs admission and orientation of youth in accordance with policy
·Thoroughly review collateral information and other background information to determine appropriate services as a program participant in program services.
Responsibility 3:
Provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations.
·Conducts individual counseling sessions with youth on a regular basis.
·Conducts group sessions in accordance with the program guidelines.
·Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate usage of behavioral, cognitive restructuring and relapse prevention
·Properly identifies high-risk situations and implements appropriate housing and/or safety plan.
·Documents each group session, to include concepts taught and an assessment of participants' progress, in accordance with established time frames and guidelines.
·Conducts rounds daily on the living unit to ensure youth needs are identified and addressed.
·Provides evening and weekend coverage to provide for the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth.
Responsibility 4:
Maintain confidentiality of Case Record and release of information as required by policy.
·Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of tests results
·Provides information to educate the public, other agencies, vendors, and potential customers about case management services.
JDC Series Requirements and Salaries
SSP030 (JDC1) - Salary $38,000
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.
AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS-
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas of: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work , Forensic Psychology, School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, Criminal Justice or a directly related field.
SSP031 (JDC2) - Salary $43,000
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s Degree in related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of related experience. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.
PREFERRERD QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate coursework in treatment and assessment methods, group counseling, rehabilitation, adolescent development, and risks/needs/responsivity focuses on the needs of specific adolescent populations. One (1) year of experience in mental health/substance abuse treatment settings/juvenile justice/residential setting. Professional and/or general counseling experience in a mental health/substance abuse treatment/juvenile justice/residential setting. Knowledge and experience of risk reduction principles and assessments with the juvenile or adult population.SSP032 (JDC3) - Salary $48,000
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years pf related experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of related experience OR two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Services Program Coord 2 (SSP031) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.
PREFERRERD QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate coursework in treatment and assessment methods, group counseling, rehabilitation, adolescent development, and risks/needs/responsivity focuses on the needs of specific adolescent populations. One (1) year of experience in mental health/substance abuse treatment settings/juvenile justice/residential setting. Professional and/or general counseling experience in a mental health/substance abuse treatment/juvenile justice/residential setting. Knowledge and experience of risk reduction principles and assessments with the juvenile or adult population.Benefits
We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience. or Two (2) years experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 (SSP031) or equivalent position. Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.-
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