Juvenile Hall Counselor - Extra Help

County of Napa, CA; Napa (CA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 58.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefit Plan Summary for Extra Help

Zusammenfassung

County of Napa, CA’s Probation Department seeks Juvenile Hall Counselors I or II to join an on-call float pool supporting Juvenile Hall operations. Extra‑Help positions are up to 29 hours/week with limited benefits.

Compensation includes Counselor I at $37.78/hour and Counselor II at $41.46/hour, with license and first aid/CPR certifications required; evenings, weekends and holidays may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Two years of college with major coursework in psychology, sociology or criminology.
• One year of experience as Juvenile Hall Counselor II; Counselor I may substitute for up to six months of experience.
• Valid California Driver's License; first aid and CPR certification required or obtainable within one year.

Aufgaben

• Supervise, care for and provide custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall.
• Assist with counseling juveniles referred to the Hall.

Kenntnisse

Evenings/weekends readiness

Driver's license (CA)

First aid & CPR certification

Ausbildung

Two years of college in related field

Jobbeschreibung

Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small-town living and big city amenities.

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation.

The Napa County Probation Department is recruiting to establish an eligibility list for Juvenile Hall Counselor classification, which may be filled I or II level, depending on qualifications. This recruitment is for the on‑call float pool, with at least nine (9) Extra‑Help vacancies available, to support the current operations of the Juvenile Hall.

Under California Code of Regulations Title 15, gender is a bona fide occupational qualification for the Juvenile Hall Counselor position.

Extra‑Help positions are temporary assignments with a schedule up to 29 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year) and have limited benefits.

Extra Help employees are not eligible for promotional opportunities that are open to regular part‑time and full‑time employees.

About the Position & Department:

Juvenile Hall Counselors are responsible for the supervision, care and custody of youth detained in Juvenile Hall, and assist with counseling juveniles that are referred to the Hall.

The Napa County Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court‑related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the lives of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of programs.

Pay & Benefits:

• Juvenile Hall Counselor I: $37.78 (Step 1)
• Juvenile Hall Counselor II: $41.46 (Step 1)
• Benefit Plan Summary for Extra Help

Position Requirements:

Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Juvenile Hall Counselor I Experience: None Required.
• Juvenile Hall Counselor II Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Hall Counselor. (A bachelor's degree with a major in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare, or closely related field can substitute for up to six months of the required experience.)
• Education: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with major course work in psychology, sociology, criminology, social welfare or a closely related field. (Up to one (1) year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juvenile groups may be substituted for an equal amount of the required education.)
• License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, valid first aid and CPR certificates.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, individual must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

Napa County Human Resources reserves the right to cancel or make changes, additions, and/or deletions to the examination dates and/or times as the need occurs and/or depending on the number of applications received for this Extra Help need.

View the full job description, including the example of duties, for the classifications below.

• Juvenile Hall Counselor I HERE.
• Juvenile Hall Counselor II HERE.

Disaster Service Workers:

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

ADA Accommodation:

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253‑4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.