Juvenile Detention Counselor - Rockdale Rydc-Conyers, Ga (Ccr)

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 stakeholders 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 submits required reports and other documentation.

• Attend continuing education courses geared towards trends and professional development in the field of Case Management Services.

• Maintain confidentiality of Case Records 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 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, participating in facility wide PBIS activities (if available), working hours to include Afternoon/evening/Holiday/Weekends and conducting 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.

       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 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 Records and release of information as required by policy.

       Observes rules of confidentiality as stated by departmental guidelines in the dissemination and interpretation of test 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 $38,000AGENCY 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

 PREFERRED 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 settings.

• 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

PREFERRED 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 settings.

• 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.