Detention Counselor

Dallas; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Varner Educational & Treatment Facility at Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center is seeking a Detention Counselor to supervise detained youths, maintain safety, and ensure orderly operations in the facility. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work flexible hours and on-call shifts.

The Detention Counselor will oversee daily activities, assist with meals and transport when needed, and perform housekeeping duties or supervise detainees in that capacity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with detainees, staff, law enforcement and others.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and be on call on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of detained youth in all areas and maintain safety at all times.
• Conduct regular detainee check-ins and maintain order in the facility.
• Serve meals and supervise visiting hours; may transport detainees to appointments.
• Perform housekeeping duties or supervise detainees in this function.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Work with juveniles

Lifting capacity 50lbs

Stamina to stand long hours

Ability to restrain juveniles

On-call flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

GED equivalency

Job description

Perry Varner Educational & Treatment Facility
Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center
Detention Counselor Job Posting
Full & Part Time
September 1, 2020

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Juvenile Detention Director, the Detention Counselor will direct the activities of detained youth in all areas. The Counselor will maintain the safety of detainees at all times, conduct regular check of detainees and maintain order in facility. Serves meals, supervise youth during visiting hours and may transport detainees to various appointments. Performs various housekeeping duties or supervise detainees in this function. Detention Counselor must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and be able to work flexible hours and be on call on a rotating basis. Detention Counselor must also have a good temperament and ability to function well in stressful situations.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with detainees, staff, law enforcement personnel, and others, orally and in writing;
• Ability to efficiently plan and organize work;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, detainees, and other professionals;
• Ability to work with maladjusted juveniles;
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs;
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time;
• Ability to physically restrain male/female juvenile age 12-18;
• Ability and willingness work as a part of a professional team;

Education

• High School Diploma
• 3–5 years job related experience preferred not required

Pre-employment drug testing will be required and, if employed, employee will be subject to random drug testing.

Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer