Youth Intervention & Behavior Support Specialist (Macon)

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

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