JUVENILE HALL COUNSELOR, multiple positions
About The Position
San Francisco is seeking passionate and dedicated professionals for multiple Juvenile Hall Counselor positions. This role is crucial for the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD), which is committed to re-imagining Juvenile Justice, advancing racial equity, and ensuring long-term public safety. The JPD's mission is to serve youth, young adults, and families with care and compassion, using fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth and provide opportunities for restoration. The department's equity-centered goals include reimagining how the City addresses juvenile delinquency, advancing a Whole Family Engagement strategy with racial equity at its center, and bolstering equitable leadership development opportunities for all staff.
Requirements
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Must meet State mandated training requirements as defined by Standards for Training in Corrections (STC).
- Must satisfy the State criteria for peace officer status.
- Ability to respond to emergency conditions, which may involve physically controlling and restraining hostile youth and young adults.
- Vision and hearing must be sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to lift and/or move with assistance objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to enforce rules.
- Ability to accurately observe behavior.
- Ability to apply appropriate "use of force" in self-defense or restraint procedures.
- Ability to remain alert to potential problems.
- Ability to handle emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and effective relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in individual and group situations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Crisis Intervention
- Knowledge of Interviewing
- Knowledge of Individual and group counseling principles and techniques
- Knowledge of De-escalation strategies
- Ability to organize and supervise group activities
Responsibilities
- Supervise and assess behavior of detained youth in an assigned living unit; responsible for the daily care of detained youth, directs and guides youth through daily schedules, including wake-up, meals, hygiene, unit cleanup, and scheduled movement throughout the facility.
- Maintain consistent close and active supervision of youth and young adults to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
- Implement appropriate behavior-management strategies to reinforce positive youth development and consult with supervisors as needed.
- Maintain routine and emergency headcounts of all detained youth assigned to the unit and conduct required state-mandated security checks of rooms.
- Monitor visiting sessions to ensure the safety and security of youth and staff.
- Administer emergency first aid until medical personnel arrive and respond to critical incidents that may require the use of approved physical intervention techniques to restrain hostile detained youth and maintain facility safety.
- Perform pat searches and room inspections to identify and confiscate contraband.
- Complete incident reports, behavior reports, individual case reports, and other ancillary departmental forms and reports.
- Maintain contemporaneous notes in unit logbook to ensure adherence to legal requirements and behavioral tracking.
- Maintain and update electronic databases and case management systems.
- Conduct ongoing individual and group counseling sessions with trauma-informed techniques.
- Listen and respond to questions, concerns, complaints, and requests; assist in working to problem-solve to assist young people.
- Collaborate with Deputy Probation Officers to track a youth’s behavioral progress and rehabilitation goals.
- Direct leisure time activities and teach and encourage good sportsmanship.
- Transport residents to and from various locations; direct and control residents’ movement to ensure the safety and security of the residents.
- Facilitate the admittance and release process of detained youth.
- Confer with departmental personnel and representatives of outside agencies.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
