Youth Development Counselor I – Juvenile Detention

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

Student loan forgiveness program

Résumé du poste

State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks Juvenile Detention Counselors (JDC1-3) in the Atlanta area. The role involves planning, managing, and evaluating social services programs within a youth detention setting, including group counseling, intake processing, and continuous program improvement.

Minimum qualifications include a related bachelor’s degree; higher levels require more experience and education. Competitive benefits accompany a salary of $41,040 to $51,040 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• JDC2 requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience; JDC3 requires bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide counseling to youth, groups, or families to effect positive change.
• Conduct or co-facilitate cognitive behavioral groups and life-skills sessions.
• Perform intake services, assess client information, and determine eligibility for services.
• Maintain confidentiality of case records and communicate program details to relevant parties.

Connaissances

Counseling

Group counseling

Risk assessment

Intake services

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

State of Georgia's Department of Juvenile Justice seeks Juvenile Detention Counselors (JDC1-3) in the Atlanta area. The role involves planning, managing, and evaluating social services programs within a youth detention setting, including group counseling, intake processing, and continuous program improvement.

Minimum qualifications include a related bachelor’s degree; higher levels require more experience and education. Competitive benefits accompany a salary of $41,040 to $51,040 per year.