Part Time Juvenile Detention Counselor - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA (CCR)

State-of-Georgi; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Juvenile Justice in Macon, GA, is seeking a Part Time Juvenile Detention Counselor to deliver structured cognitive behavioral and life-skills programming to youth in detention settings.

The role supports PBIS activities, performs administrative duties, and requires availability for afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with <30 hours per week and no benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One or more years direct case management experience with offenders or families.
• Experience working with juvenile offenders in detention facilities or group homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured cognitive behavioral and life-skills group counseling sessions.
• Document programmatic activities and perform administrative duties.
• Deliver programming to youth, with focus on rehabilitation and safety.
• Flexibility to work afternoons/evenings/holidays/weekends.

Skills

Group counseling

PBIS activities

Administrative duties

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Part Time Juvenile Detention Counselor - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA (CCR)Agency:Department of Juvenile JusticeJob Requisition ID:JR0000005470Shift:Any (United States of America)Compensation Details:$20 PER HOURJob Description:Please Note: This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.Job Summary:This is hourly paid work, that provides structured cognitive behavioral and/or life-skills group counseling sessions, documents all programmatic activities, and performs a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment at a youth detention or long-term facilities. This position is part-time and requires less than 30 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.NOTE: This is a 29 hour per week position.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Support the delivery of all programs & case management services.Works with program staff to ensure that services are in keeping with best practices and departmental policy.Under limited direction, provides structured cognitive behavioral and/or life-skills group counseling sessions, documents all programmatic activities, and performs a variety of administrative duties designed to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation and ensure a safe and secure environment at youth detention or long-term facilities.Some duties will include Facilitate or Co-facilitate Groups lead or participate in facility wide PBIS activities (if applicable), work hours to include Afternoon/evening/Holiday/Weekends and conduct weekend visitation support.Conducts rounds daily on the living unit to ensure youth needs are identified and addressed.Provides evening and weekend coverage to provide for the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of youth.Performs or directs admission and orientation of youth in accordance with policy.The primary focus of the PT- Juvenile Detention Counselor is to deliver programming to youth. The PT- Juvenile Detention Counselor will also be trained in additional areas to assist the FT-Juvenile Detention Counselor when critical need is present.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityPreferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess the following:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the areas of: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a directly related field.One or more years direct case management experience working with offenders or families in social work setting.One or more years of experience working with juvenile offenders in detention facilities or other at-risk youths in group home programs.Three or more months of internship with the Department of Juvenile Justice.Master`s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or a directly related fieldTHIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENTTHIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLEPLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinimum Qualifications:Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.