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

State of Georgia - Cadwell, GA

Part-time - Entry Level

Cadwell, GA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This is hourly paid work, that provides structured cognitive behavioral and/or life-skills group counseling sessions, documents all programmatic activities, and performs a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment at a youth detention or long-term facilities. This position is part-time and requires less than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. NOTE: This is a 29 hour per week position.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of all programs & case management services.
• Work with program staff to ensure that services are in keeping with best practices and departmental policy.
• Provide structured cognitive behavioral and/or life-skills group counseling sessions under limited direction.
• Document all programmatic activities.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups and lead or participate in facility wide PBIS activities (if applicable).
• Work hours to include afternoon/evening/holiday/weekends and conduct weekend visitation support.
• Conduct rounds daily on the living unit to ensure youth needs are identified and addressed.
• Provide evening and weekend coverage to meet the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth.
• Perform or direct admission and orientation of youth in accordance with policy.
• Deliver programming to youths and assist the FT-Juvenile Detention Counselor when critical need is present.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or a directly related field.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement and savings plan options.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.