Juvenile Drug Intervention Specialist

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Drug Intervention Specialist Officer for Juvenile Services to provide substance abuse counseling and outpatient services to youths under TJJD jurisdiction.

The role involves counseling individuals and groups, documenting progress, conducting urinalysis, and supporting staff with duties including transport, intake assessments, and crisis management while maintaining professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Corrections, Education, or related field.
• One year of work experience with at-risk youths.
• Must be a Certified Juvenile Probation Officer within six months; LCDC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for youths.
• Complete treatment documents for assigned youths.
• Maintain detailed records of interactions to document progress.
• Perform random urinalysis screening.
• Assist with medication, transport, intake assessments or discharges as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

Dallas County is seeking a Drug Intervention Specialist Officer for Juvenile Services to provide substance abuse counseling and outpatient services to youths under TJJD jurisdiction.

The role involves counseling individuals and groups, documenting progress, conducting urinalysis, and supporting staff with duties including transport, intake assessments, and crisis management while maintaining professional boundaries.