MIDDLE PENINSULA JUVENILE DETENTION COMMISSION JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION COUNSELOR

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MIDDLE PENINSULA JUVENILE DETENTION COMMISSION

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: COUNSELOR II

NATURE OF WORK:

This position performs responsible professional level work at the full performance level of a Counselor position. This position performs the more difficult work of a Counselor. Work includes supervision, care and custody of youth, admission and release, property control, medication agent duty, crisis intervention/crisis counseling. This position works shifts which include nights, weekends and holidays. There is no scheduled lunch break. This position is subject to call 24 hours a day and is considered essential personnel in cases of emergency. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a detention supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES/WORK BEHAVIORS:

Supervises youth in their daily routines and their participation in indoor/outdoor recreation.
Assigns and supervises youth in daily light housekeeping tasks.
Maintains basic discipline and control of youth.
Observes youth to detect potentially dangerous situations. Assists youth in relieving anxiety through counseling and activities.
Conducts individual and group crisis counseling.
Conducts group educational/life skills groups.
Recommends additional treatment or services to appropriate agents.
Writes progress reports as necessary.
Provides reports and information to the Courts as requested.
Transports youth to courts and appointments.
Maintains all logs and completes all reports as required.
Assists in the orientation of new staff and volunteers.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

Performs duties of security control staff as assigned.
May function as Supervisor on Duty as assigned.
Performs related work as required.
Conducts admission and release processes, including security of personal property.
Conducts medical and mental health screening procedures.
Dispenses medications as assigned.

MINIMUM ENTRY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of legal issues pertaining to the detention and confinement of juveniles.
General knowledge of principles of counseling.
General knowledge of safety and security issues as they relate to a secure detention facility and transportation.
Considerable knowledge of behavior management principles as they apply to a detention setting.
General knowledge of emotional, developmental, psycho-social, medical, and drug/alcohol abuse issues as they relate to juvenile delinquents.
General knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to use computer equipment with reasonable speed and accuracy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, staff, other professionals and the public.
Ability to conduct interviews of a sensitive ,personal nature.
Ability to maintain a calm composure, exhibit sound judgment in stressful situations, and intervene effectively in crisis situations.
Ability to read, understand and interpret written policies, instructions, and communications.

COUNSELOR II

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MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field and one year of experience in a similar environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires an acceptable background check, must not be listed with any state as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint, must refrain from use of illegal drugs both off and on the job. Must maintain a current Virginia driver’s license, current tuberculin test, CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Medical Agent, and all other certifications and training required by policy and standards. Eligible for Hepatitis B inoculations.

Approved By:__________________________________ Position Code: 720

Effective Date:_________________________________ Salary Range: 21

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