Behavior Intervention Specialist – Juvenile Justice (Macon)

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia invites applications for the Support Intervention Specialist position at Macon YDC, Macon, GA. The role focuses on counseling, behavior management, and workforce readiness instruction within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

The position emphasizes compliance, documentation, and client progress reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in counseling or related field and GACA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field.
• Certification as addiction counselor (GACA) or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs or trains clients/students in a program with an agenda of practical/workforce readiness instruction.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests.
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on client information.
• Maintain confidentiality of treatment records.
• Monitor and record client progress according to treatment plans.
• Provide training to staff in behavior modification techniques.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling

GACA certification

Job description

State of Georgia invites applications for the Support Intervention Specialist position at Macon YDC, Macon, GA. The role focuses on counseling, behavior management, and workforce readiness instruction within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

The position emphasizes compliance, documentation, and client progress reporting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in counseling or related field and GACA certification.