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Job Title:

JUVENILE PROBATION COUNSELOR II

Type of Vacancy:

Open Competitive

Job Opening No.:

2400268-2

Job Code:

2210

Work Location:

JUVENILE SERV-PROBATION & FAM

Starting Salary:

$17.9288 Hourly / $37,291 Annually

Pay Grade:

1190

Special Recruiting Rate:

This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $43,231 Annually)

Application Dates:

04/05/2024 - 04/18/2024

Application Times:

Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a Senior Juvenile Probation Counselor, performs complex professional work in providing the clinical direction of either the INTAKE or Families in Need of Services (FINS) unit; responsible for formulating and implementing therapeutic treatment plans for non-delinquent youth, and parents needing assistance. Work involves supervision of the collection, examination and evaluation of information in determining the appropriate case action and/or recommendation for assigned cases. Work also involves the use of independent judgment and is reviewed through individual client conferences and evaluation of results obtained. Counselor II provides clinical supervision to Counselor I, and may act as the unit supervisor in the absence of the Senior Juvenile Probation Counselor. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's and Master's degrees in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice (with at least nine semester hours related to counseling, or juvenile psychology and development), or a closely related behavioral science field, and two years of experience working with juveniles in a corrections, juvenile justice, social services, or counseling environment.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)

None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS

None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

None.

EXAMINATION

Professional examination required (may take up to 3 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $43,231.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person