Juvenile Hall Counselor - Extra Help

County of Napa•Napa, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Napa County Probation Department is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for the Juvenile Hall Counselor classification, which may be filled at the I or II level, depending on qualifications. This recruitment is for the on-call float pool, with at least nine (9) Extra-Help vacancies available, to support the current operations of the Juvenile Hall. Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the Juvenile Hall Counselor position. Extra Help positions are temporary assignments with a schedule up to 29 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year) and have limited benefits. Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part-time and full-time employees. Juvenile Hall Counselors are responsible for the supervision, care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall, and assist with counseling juveniles that are referred to the Hall. The Napa County 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 lives 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 youth in a variety of programs.

Requirements

Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with major course work in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare or a closely related field
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, valid first aid and CPR certificates
Must maintain any license, certification, or registration required for this position (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County
Must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position for continued employment with Napa County

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Hall Counselor (for Juvenile Hall Counselor II)
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 for Juvenile Hall Counselor II)
Up to one (1) year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juvenile groups may be substituted for an equal amount of the required education

Responsibilities

Supervision, care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall
Assist with counseling juveniles that are referred to the Hall
Enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the lives of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety
Provide custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of programs