Juvenile Hall Counselor, On-Call, JUV 8562

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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: 1. 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. 2. Maintains routine and emergency headcounts of all detained youth assigned to the unit and conducts required state‑mandated security checks of rooms. Monitors visiting sessions to ensure the safety and security of youth and staff. Administers emergency first aid until medical personnel arrive and responds to critical incidents that may require the use of approved physical intervention techniques to restrain hostile detained youth and maintain facility safety. Performs pat searches and room inspections to identify and confiscate contraband. 3. Completes incident reports, behavior reports, individual case reports, and other ancillary departmental forms and reports; maintains contemporaneous notes in unit logbook to ensure adherence to legal requirements and behavioral tracking. Maintains and updates electronic databases and case management systems. 4. Conducts ongoing individual and group counseling sessions with trauma-informed techniques; listens and responds to questions, concerns, complaints, and requests; Assists in working to problem-solve to assist young people. Collaborates with Deputy Probation Officers to track a youth's behavioral progress and rehabilitation goals. 5. Directs leisure time activities; teaches and encourages good sportsmanship. 6. Transports residents to and from various locations; directs and controls residents' movement to ensure the safety and security of the residents. 7. Facilitates the admittance and release process of detained youth. 8. Confers with departmental personnel and representatives of outside agencies. Education : Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. License and Certification: Possession of a valid California driver license. Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Substitution : Experience as a counselor in a juvenile detention facility or experience involving the organization, detention, or suspension of youth groups in a recreational or correctional program may substitute for up to two (2) years of the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. One (1) year equals thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units. Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring Knowledge of: Crisis Intervention Interviewing Individual and group counseling principles and techniques De-escalation strategies Ability to: Organize and supervise group activities Ability to handle stressful situations Enforce rules Accurately observe behavior Apply appropriate "use of force" in self-defense or restraint procedures Remain alert to potential problems Handle emergency situations Establish and maintain effective relationships with others Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in individual and group situations Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job

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