Juvenile Detention Counselor or YDC; CCR

Position: Juvenile Detention Counselor 1, 2 or 3 YDC  (CCR)
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** job title:
** juvenile detention counselor 1, 2 or 3- atlanta ydc-college park, ga (ccr)
** agency:
** department of juvenile justice
** job requisition :
** jr
* * shift:
** any (united states of america)
** compensation details:**$41,040.00 - $51,040.00
** job 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:
** under supervision, plans, manages, and evaluates social services programs. Administers and coordinates the services and program activities in dependency, mental illness, youth development, or physical or developmental disability programs.
** primary duties & responsibilities:
*** performs and/or directs intake services to youth.
* provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations.
* provide collaborative meetings with other agency stake holders for discharge recommendations.
* leads or participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify youths’ strengths, resources, symptoms, and behavioral challenges to develop and monitor an effective implementation of the service plan.
* prepares and submit required reports and other documentation.
* attend continuing education course geared towards trends and professional development in the field of case management services.
* maintain confidentiality of case record and release information as required by policy.
** responsibility 1: support of the delivery of programs & case management services in assigned facilities.
*** works with program staff to ensure that services are in keeping with best practices and departmental policy.
* under limited direction, provides structured cognitive behavioral groups 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 facility.
* some duties will include facilitate or co-facilitate groups, participate in facility wide pbis activities (if available), work hours to include afternoon/evening/holiday/weekends and conduct parent/youth support (if needed).
* conduct youth assessments for housing plans, risk levels (risks/needs/responsivity) and treatment needs.
* responsible for completing code mandated youth progress reviews for local and state courts
* preparation reviews for youth early release and for alternative placements.
* manage and/or assist with facility quality assurance processes
** responsibility 2: performs and/or directs intake services to youth.
*** collects and assesses in-depth information about a client's situation and functioning in order to assess his/her abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
* performs or directs admission and orientation of youth in accordance with policy
* thoroughly review collateral information and other background information to determine appropriate services as a program participant in program services.
** responsibility 3: provides counseling to individuals, groups, or families, to effect positive change in the youth’s behavior and/or social situations.
*** communicates clearly and accurately to the youth the goals and objectives of the program.
* conducts…