Support Intervention Specialist- Macon YDC- Macon GA

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

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Macon, GA is seeking an Intervention Specialist to train and support clients within a structured program focused on workforce readiness and behavioral management. The role emphasizes maintaining confidentiality, evaluating client progress, and preparing essential treatment records.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field or an addiction counselor certification (GACA) or equivalent, with compliance to regulatory standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Instructs or trains clients in a specific area of assignment as part of a program with an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.
• Assists with administration and scoring of tests
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
• Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
• Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or related field with accreditation or certification as addiction counselor (GACA) or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title:

Support Intervention Specialist- Macon YDC- Macon GA

Agency:

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003856

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$33,042.48

Job Description:

Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with administration and scoring of tests
• Develop and implement behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
• Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
• Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests

Entry Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

Benefits:

In addition to Entry Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications may be added by the agency.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university or certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The 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.