Youth Rehabilitation Counselor

2 weeks ago

San Francisco, California, United States Solano County Full time
Salary: $36.75 Hourly

Location: Multiple Locations, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Probation Dept

THE POSITION

Under direct supervision, individuals in the role of Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Entry) are responsible for overseeing and guiding youth involved in the justice system who are held in or assigned to a County facility. They will learn to uphold order and structure within their designated area on a daily basis, assist in educational classes, provide counseling, and help detained youth access various resources and opportunities. Additionally, they may be tasked with offering support, guidance, and direction in community settings. The role is designed for those preparing to advance to a more experienced level of counseling.

This position serves as the introductory level within the Juvenile Correctional Counselor series.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Incumbents must be capable of functioning in a restricted and occasionally hostile environment.
  • There may be instances requiring the lifting of objects exceeding 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Employees will work in a detention facility and may encounter exposure to communicable diseases, disruptive individuals, potentially aggressive and violent persons, as well as intense noises and odors.
  • Work hours may include weekends, holidays, irregular shifts, on-call duties, and after-hours responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This specification outlines the primary responsibilities; specific assignments may vary based on departmental needs.
  • Learn to ensure the security, daily care, and custody of youth within a designated area, including counseling, mediating conflicts, monitoring group dynamics, assisting in emergencies, serving meals, and overseeing laundry care.
  • Acquire skills in crisis intervention counseling, including suicide prevention.
  • Understand when and how to refer youth to behavioral health services.
  • Provide general counseling and cognitive behavioral training to support or modify youth behavior, offering personal guidance to alleviate anxiety.
  • Facilitate Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT) groups and implement behavioral management programs.
  • Manage aggressive behavior, preparing behavior summaries and daily observations, including special incident reports.
  • Plan and execute recreational and other activities for medium to large groups of justice-involved youth.
  • Monitor individual and group behavior to prevent and manage conflicts, maintaining constant observation and conducting safety checks.
  • Process youth during intake, orienting them to the facility and staff expectations.
  • Transport youth to medical, dental, court, or other mandatory appointments.
  • Provide emergency medical first aid as necessary.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing mail and conduct drug testing of youth.
  • Assist in community-based rehabilitation programs, facilitating family conferences and providing vocational assessments.
  • May appear in court to provide testimony or answer questions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college or university, preferably in criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field.

OR

Experience: Six (6) months of related experience supervising groups in a detention facility.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Possession of a valid California Driver's license, Class C.
  • Current First Aid and Personal Safety certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of appointment.
  • Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of appointment.
  • Completion of training under Section 832 of the California Penal Code or equivalent within twelve (12) months of appointment.
  • Completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core Course certified by the California Board of State and Community Corrections Standards and Training for Correctional Programs or equivalent within twelve (12) months of appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Mobility and Dexterity: Requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and repetitive motion for a significant portion of the shift.
  • Lifting: May require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
  • Vision: Requires close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a motor vehicle, and make observations.
  • Hearing/Talking: Requires the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels and communicate effectively.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Must pass a physical and psychological exam as a condition of hire.
  • Independent travel may be required for meetings, training, and transporting juveniles.
  • Background checks will be conducted prior to appointment.
  • Drug testing will be required in accordance with workplace policies.
  • Compliance with child abuse reporting laws is mandatory.
  • Some positions may require proficiency in a language other than English.
  • Incumbents must demonstrate necessary knowledge and abilities for promotion within 18 months of appointment.
BENEFITS
Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, dental, vision, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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