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Napa County is recruiting to establish an Eligibility List for the positions Juvenile Hall Counselor I/II. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Juvenile Hall Counselors.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited-term and EXTRA HELP vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
Juvenile Hall is currently recruiting for at least 4 Extra-Help Juvenile Hall Counselor I/II positions, but should a regular full-time, part-time, or limited term Juvenile Hall Counselor I/II vacancy occur within the next 12 months, the eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to the fill the vacancy.
Therefore, those interested in regular full-time, part-time and limited term positions MUST take part in this selection process to be considered, as the eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, limited-term and EXTRA HELP Juvenile Hall Counselor I/II vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
Extra Help positions are temporary assignments that are non-benefited and are scheduled up to 29 hours per week (up to1,000 hours per fiscal year.) Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part-time and full-time employees.
About the Position & Department:
The Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court-related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the live of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County's Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial children in a variety of short- and medium-term programs. Learn more about the Probation Department HERE.A Juvenile Hall Counselor is responsible for the supervision, care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall.
Salary:
- Juvenile Hall Counselor I: $33.11 - $39.46 Hourly
- Juvenile Hall Counselor II: $36.18- $43.29 Hourly
- Signing Bonus of $5,000
- Vacation Leave Bank of 80 hours upon successful completion of the probationary period (lateral transfers from other agencies only)
- Student Loan Forgiveness
Position Requirements for Juvenile Hall Counselor I//I
- Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Applicants must be United States citizens.
- Mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements, must be completed before permanent status may be granted.
- Experience: None Required.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college with major course work in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare or a closely related field. (Up to one year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juvenile groups may be substituted for an equal amount of the required education.)
- License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, valid first aid and CPR certificates.
- Experience: One year of experience as a Juvenile Hall Counselor. (A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare, or closely related field can substitute for up to six months of the required experience.)
- Education: Equivalent to completion of two years of college with major course work in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare or a closely related field. (Up to one year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juvenile groups may be substituted for an equal amount of the required education.)
- License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, valid first aid and CPR certificates.
The Recruitment Process:
Completion of the online applicationSubmit by Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5pm PSTApplication screening Completed by Napa County by Tuesday, January 16, 2024Mandatory Information Session - (Candidates must appear in person)Only those who pass the minimum qualification screening will be invited to the Mandatory Information Session, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday January 31, 2024 in the morning.BSCC Written Examination (Proctored in person. Napa County does not accept T-Scores from outside agencies) Only those who pass the Information Session will be invited to take the BSCC Written Exam tentatively scheduled for the same day Wednesday January 31, 2024 in the afternoon.
Written Exam Orientation Booklet here:
Adult-Corrections-Officer-Juvenile-Corrections-Officer--Probation-Officer-Study-Guide-PDF (countyofnapa.org)
Physical Agility Test (mandatory in-person. Napa County doesn't accept agility scores from outside agencies)Only those who pass the BSCC Written Examination will be invited to the Physical Agility Test (PAT) tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024.Oral Panel Exam Only those who pass the PAT will be invited to the Oral Panel Exam tentatively scheduled the Week of March 11, 2024.
This has been designated as a hard-to-fill position. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time. View the full job description including the example of duties for the classifications below.
- Juvenile Hall Counselor I HERE
- Juvenile Hall Counselor II HERE
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3101).
ADA Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Employment Type: Extra Help
