Program Counselor
About The Position
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice services, and community supports. Within ACS, the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides services and programs for youth at different stages of the juvenile justice process. Life Skills, Education and Programs (LEAP) oversees education support, workforce development, enrichment, and other social and educational services for youth in secure and non-secure facilities. The Program Counselor develops and implements cultural, educational, and recreational programming for youth in Secure Detention in collaboration with Youth Development Specialists, contracted providers, and the Department of Education. The role works directly with youth, supports program delivery and evaluation, coordinates with contracted vendors, and helps train staff and providers. The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $62,868.00 and $72,298.00.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
Responsibilities
- Work with Youth Development Specialists, contracted providers, and the Department of Education to develop and implement year-round cultural, educational, and recreational programming for Secure Detention youth, including monthly activities, workshops, and programs.
- Work directly with youth to develop and implement activities that promote teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Build youth self-confidence and contribute to violence reduction through activities and relationship-building.
- Encourage healthy lifestyles through sports, physical exercise, and good nutrition.
- Support facilities and contracted providers in implementing special projects, workshops, and other events as needed.
- Assess internal and external programs through observation, surveys of residents and staff, and other appropriate evaluation methods; provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Liaise with DYFJ’s contracted programs and contract management unit to support vendor clearance submission, tracking, and management, and certify vendors’ compliance with contracts.
- Develop monthly provider meetings and progress reports, as well as annual vendor performance evaluations.
- Learn and develop new programming modules and assist in training staff and contracted providers to implement programming.
- Perform other duties related to youth cultural, educational, and recreational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
