Job Details
Job Location
Child Youth Services - Wheeling, WV
Description
MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice related field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years' experience with target population required.
• Valid drivers license
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques and philosophies used in juvenile detention settings.
• Knowledge of juvenile detention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of techniques used in crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, parents and professionals.
• Ability to observe changes in client behavior.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Corrections Counselor meet with clients on a regular basis to assess problems or needs to be addressed, review and discuss progress and to inform the client of changes in program or schedule. The counselor shall provide individual and group supportive counseling, educational groups, and plan activities, events and program development.
This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations and generally accepted practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet frequently with clients to review problems, plans, and progress.
• Document client progress, problems.
• Document programs, activities, participation, etc.
• Write reports documenting program activities and client participation.
• Develop schedules for recreation and leisure activities.
• Facilitate educational and supportive groups.
• Provide individual and group supportive counseling.
• Participate in program development as assigned.
• Attend meetings and training as assigned.
• Provide client transportation.
• Provide leadership in program activities.
• Arrange ministerial counseling.
• Assist security officers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."