Part Time Juvenile Detention Counselor - Claxton RYDC - Claxton, GA (CCR)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Claxton, GA

About The Position

The Part-Time Juvenile Detention Counselor provides structured cognitive behavioral and/or life-skills group counseling sessions, documents programmatic activities, and performs administrative duties that support juvenile rehabilitation and maintain a safe and secure environment in a youth detention or long-term facility. The position is 29 hours per week, is paid hourly at $20 per hour, and is not eligible for benefits. The primary focus is delivering programming to youth. The counselor may also be trained in additional areas to assist the full-time Juvenile Detention Counselor when a critical need arises. The role includes afternoon, evening, holiday, and weekend work, including weekend visitation support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a directly related field.
One or more years of direct case management experience working with offenders or families in a social work setting.
One or more years of experience working with juvenile offenders in detention facilities or other at-risk youth in group home programs.
Three or more months of internship with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a directly related field.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of programs and case management services.
Work with program staff to ensure services align with best practices and departmental policy.
Provide structured cognitive behavioral and/or life-skills group counseling sessions.
Document programmatic activities and perform related administrative duties.
Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and lead or participate in facility-wide PBIS activities, if applicable.
Conduct daily rounds on the living unit to identify and address youth needs.
Provide evening and weekend coverage for the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth.
Perform or direct youth admission and orientation in accordance with policy.
Provide weekend visitation support.
Assist the full-time Juvenile Detention Counselor in additional areas when a critical need is present.