Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 3 JRC3 - Ephrata
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 3 JRC3 - Ephrata
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$ 58380 - 78468
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Our vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.
Job Title: Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 3 (JRC3
Location:Ephrata WA
Closes: Open until Filled
Salary:$58380.00 $78468.00 Yearly. The salary does not include an additional 5 premium pay for employees working in an onsite 24/7 facility.
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 3 to assist youth in transforming their lives by creating pathways for selfsufficiency through meaningful partnerships employment new opportunities and effective rehabilitation services.
Click here to learn more aboutDCYF.
The Opportunity:
We need your leadership skills at Sunrise Community Facility to supervise and direct counseling staff in the treatment and case management of juvenile offenders and to ensure fidelity to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Integrated Treatment Model. You will lead developmentally appropriate trauma informed racial equitybased and culturally relevant counseling and case management for juvenile offenders and assure fidelity to JRs Integrated Treatment Model (ITM).
Some of what youll do:- Supervise and direct staff within a collective bargaining environment.
- Address employee performance issues and initiate disciplinary procedures for just cause and facilitate informal conflict resolution.
- Conduct timely employee evaluations.
- Schedule and ensure completion of mandatory training.
- Educate staff and youth in principles of JRs Integrated Treatment Model.
- Assess behavior of an assigned caseload of youth prioritize treatment targets develop treatment plans and implement interventions based on JR approved cognitive/behavioral treatment principles.
- Provide individual counseling family contacts and facilitating and cofacilitating groups.
- Promote youth readiness for reentry into the community by teaching and reinforcing the use and generalization of skills allowing and supporting opportunities for growth (i.e. cultural groups college courses work experience) and identifying step down opportunities such as community facilities.
- Conduct routine and random security duties including perimeter grounds building checks and headcounts. Suicide Precaution Level (SPL) checks key control and room searches for cleanliness and contraband.
- Recognize and assess problem situations and respond to emergent situations such as youth fights attempted suicides and disregulated youth using JR approved verbal deescalation and/or physical control techniques and restraints as necessary to restore order.
Required Qualifications:
Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years.
OR
One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential Counselor (JRRC) Juvenile Rehabilitation Community Counselor (JRCC) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2.
OR
A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution AND two years of professional experience in casework counseling probation and parole social services planning directing and/or facilitation youth group activities or experience in a related field.
Note: A Masters degree in Psychology Sociology Social Work Social Sciences or in a related field will substitute for one year of experience.
In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Previously demonstrated experience or understanding of:- Supervisory experience to include training performance and evaluations creating and managing schedules etc.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.
- Experience working with the Juvenile Rehabilitation population.
- Providing cognitive/behavior therapeutic interventions.
How do I applyIn addition to completing the online application attach the following documents to the profile:
- Letter of interestdescribing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
- Current resume detailing experience and education
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid drivers license.
Incumbents must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor certification.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:https://wfse/.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than whats listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement for more information on employee benefits eligibility visitPublic Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at. If youre experiencing technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV tollfree ator email.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at.
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Employment Type
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