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The State of Georgia, otherwise known as the "Peach State" or the "Empire State of the South," was the fourth American territory inducted into the United States

Juvenile Detention Counselor

Location

Georgia

Posted

9 days ago

Salary

$0 / hour

Seniority

Entry Level

Bachelor Degree

Job Description

Juvenile Detention Counselor

State of Georgia

Title: Part Time Juvenile Detention Counselor- Claxton RYDC- Claxton, GA (CCR) Location: Claxton United States - Requisition ID: ADM0JNB - Number of Openings: 1 - Advertised Salary: $20.00 per hour - Shift: Day Job Job Description: Job Summary: This is hourly paid work, that provides structured cognitive behavioral 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 or long-term facilities. This position is part-time and requires less than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. NOTE: This is a 29 hour per week position. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Support the delivery of all programs & case management services. Works with program staff to ensure that services are in keeping with best practices and departmental policy. Under limited direction, provides structured cognitive behavioral 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 youth detention or long-term facilities. Some duties will include Facilitate or Co-facilitate Groups lead or participate in facility wide PBIS activities (if applicable), work hours to include Afternoon/evening/Holiday/Weekends and conduct weekend visitation support. 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. Performs or directs admission and orientation of youth in accordance with policy. The primary focus of the PT- Juvenile Detention Counselor is to deliver programming to youth. The PT- Juvenile Detention Counselor will also be trained in additional areas to assist the FT-Juvenile Detention Counselor when critical need is present. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas of: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a directly related field. One or more years direct case management experience working with offenders or families in social work setting. One or more years of experience working with juvenile offenders in detention facilities or other at-risk youths in group home programs. Three or more months of internship with the Department of Juvenile Justice. Master`s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or a directly related field THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED. DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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