Internationally known for its fine wines exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
 
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
 
This open recruitment is being conducted to fill two (2) full-time vacancies for the position of Senior Juvenile Hall Counselor in the Probation Department’s Juvenile Hall. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the position of Juvenile Hall Counselors. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

• Hourly Rate: $39.19 (Step 1) - $46.87 (Step 5)

A newly hired, regular Senior Juvenile Hall Counselor may also qualify for*:

• 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* 

*Conditions apply based on Napa County’s Hiring and Promotional Incentive Pilot Program Policy in effect on the hire date.
This is the advanced journey level or lead level in the Juvenile Hall Counselor series. Positions in this class must be thoroughly familiar with Juvenile Hall operations, policies, and procedures. On a regular and continuing basis, incumbents exercise considerable independence and judgment performing lead shift duties when no supervisor is assigned and may temporarily act in the absence of a Supervising Juvenile Hall Counselor. This class is distinguished from the next lower level of Juvenile Hall Counselor II in that incumbents are assigned specific and highly specialized duties involved in the care and custody of juveniles and act in a lead supervision capacity over assigned staff. This class is distinguished from the next higher-level class of Supervising Juvenile Hall Counselor in that the latter class has full supervisory responsibilities.

Position Requirements for Senior Juvenile Hall Counselor

Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, persons employed in this class must complete mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements.

To qualify for the Senior Juvenile Hall Counselor classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience as a Juvenile Hall Counselor in a detention facility. (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 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.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment Process

1.  Online applications will be accepted and screened for minimum qualifications on a continuous, flow basis until the current vacancies are filled. The deadline for the first application review will be Monday, April 22, 2024.
2. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview Oral panel interviews will be held on a continuous, flow basis until the current vacancies are filled. 
3. Only the most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

View the full job description including the example of duties for Senior Juvenile Hall Counselor HERE 
Disaster Service Workers:
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 § 3102).
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.