Intervention & Behavior Support Specialist

Department-of-Juvenile-Justice; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Macon, GA seeks a Support Intervention Specialist to provide counseling-focused work with youth at the Macon YDC. You will implement behavior management plans, assess progress, and maintain confidential treatment records while training direct staff in behavior modification techniques.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field or an addiction counselor certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or addiction counselor certification.
• GACA certification or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience with behavioral assessment and treatment planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instructs or trains clients in assigned area as part of a program.
• Develops and implements behavior management plans.
• Evaluates clients' condition based on records and reviews.
• Maintains confidentiality of treatment records.
• Collects information via interviews, observation, and tests.
• Prepares treatment records and reports.
• Trains staff in behavior modification techniques.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior management

Interviews/assessments

Recordkeeping

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Addiction counselor certification (GACA) or equivalent

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice in Macon, GA seeks a Support Intervention Specialist to provide counseling-focused work with youth at the Macon YDC. You will implement behavior management plans, assess progress, and maintain confidential treatment records while training direct staff in behavior modification techniques.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field or an addiction counselor certification.