Juvenile Hall Counselor,On-Call,JUV Job San Francisco area,California USA,Social Work

Position: Juvenile Hall Counselor, On-Call, JUV 8562

Juvenile Hall Counselor, On-Call, JUV 8562

Full-time
Work Hours:

On Call
Job Code and

Title:

8562-Counselor, Juvenile Hall (SFERS)
Fill Type:
Temporary Exempt

THIS IS AN AS-NEEDED POSITION, LIMITED TO 1040 HOURS IN A ROLLING 12 MONTH PERIOD

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Applications Close:
No earlier than 11:59pm on July 5th, 2026. On‑Call Counselors must be available to work weekends.

Are you passionate about Juvenile Justice, Public Safety, and the Community we serve? Are you a dedicated professional who wants to maximize their impact in the lives of some of San Francisco’s most marginalized youth and young adults? If so, we encourage you to join a team that is devoted to re‑imagining Juvenile Justice, committed to racial equity, and focused on ensuring long‑term public safety through the development, enrichment, and accountability of young people we serve throughout San Francisco.

The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department’s mission is to serve the needs of youth, young adults and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion. We engage fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth, and provide victims with opportunities for restoration.

Our equity‑centered goals are to:

Reimagine how the City addresses juvenile delinquency;
Advance a Whole Family Engagement strategy that places racial equity at its center to ensure that all youth have equal access to successful outcomes;
Bolster equitable leadership development opportunities for all staff throughout the Department.

Under general supervision, the 8562 Counselor, Juvenile Hall, is responsible for the care, custody, safety and welfare of juveniles detained at Juvenile Hall.

Working Conditions:

Appointees will be required to meet State mandated training requirements as defined by Standards for Training in Corrections (STC) and must satisfy the State criteria for peace officer status including but not limited to:

40 hours of on‑site training during first week of job

In addition, staff are required to respond to emergency conditions, which may involve physically controlling and restraining hostile youth and young adults. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to perform the duties of the position. May involve considerable amounts of standing, walking and/or when necessary, running. This includes the ability to lift and/or move with assistance objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

or more. Staff may be assigned to work day, swing and graveyard shifts, holidays and weekends.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

Supervise and assess behavior of detained youth in an assigned living unit; responsible for the daily care of detained youth, directs and guides youth through daily schedules, including wake‑up, meals, hygiene, unit cleanup, and scheduled movement throughout the facility; maintains consistent close and active supervision of youth and young adults to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

Implement appropriate behavior‑management strategies to reinforce positive youth development and consult with supervisors as needed.

Maintain routine and emergency headcounts of all detained youth assigned to the unit and conduct required state‑mandated security checks of rooms. Monitor visiting sessions to ensure the safety and security of youth and staff. Administer emergency first aid until medical personnel arrive and respond to critical incidents that may require the use of approved physical intervention techniques to restrain hostile detained youth and maintain facility safety.

Perform pat searches and room inspections to identify and confiscate contraband.

Complete incident reports, behavior reports, individual case reports, and other ancillary departmental forms and reports; maintain contemporaneous notes in unit logbook to ensure…