Juvenile Detention Counselor 2- Rockdale Rydc - Conyers, United States - State of Georgia

State of Georgia

Verified Company

Conyers, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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:

Performs and/or directs intake services to youth.
Provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth's behavior and/or social situations.
Provide collaborative meetings with other agency stake holders for discharge recommendations.
Leads or participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify youths' strengths, resources, symptoms, and behavioral challenges to develop and monitor an effective implementation of the service plan.
Prepares and submit required reports and other documentation.
Attend continuing education course geared towards trends and professional development in the field of Case Management Services.
Maintain confidentiality of Case Record and release information as required by policy.

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 lifeskills 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 Cofacilitate 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 indepth 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.

Communicates clearly and accurately to the youth the goals and objectives of the program.
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 highrisk 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: