Part- Time Juvenile Detention Counselor- Atlanta RYDC- College Park, GA - State of Georgia

State of Georgia College Park, United States

3 weeks ago

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

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Support of 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 saf e and

secure environment at a 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 youths. 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.

AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:

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

Additional Information

Agency Logo: Requisition ID: ADM0GXW
Number of Openings: 1
Advertised Salary: hourly rate)
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: May 6, 2024

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