Education and Career Specialist Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialist JRS - Aberdeen
Education and Career Specialist Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialist JRS - Aberdeen
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$ 58380 - 78468
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Posted on :
23-04-2025
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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 Specialist
Location:Aberdeen WA Harbor Heights
Closes:Friday March 21 2025
Salary:$58380 $78468 The salary listed does not include an additional onsite 24/7 facility 5 premium pay.
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for aJuvenile Rehabilitation Specialist (JRS) to join our team to support residents for the newlyestablished Harbor Heightsas they learn and transition to the community by creating pathways for selfsufficiency through meaningful partnerships education employment new opportunities and resources.
Click here to learn more aboutDCYF.
The Opportunity:
You will create pathways for selfsufficiency as you provide oversight and coordinate the provision of various services to young people. Your work will ensure services are developmentally appropriate trauma informed racial equitybased and culturally relevant. You will serve as a liaison between education service providers and Juvenile Rehabilitation leadership and staff.
Some of what you will do:- Provide supervision facilitation and/or guidance to residents in education and enrichment programs.
- Assist residents with academic and nonacademic issues that may impact their learning.
- Work closely with contracted trainers presenters teachers and staff to support resident success and ensure that residents have the resources they need to achieve their academic and career goals.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to student conduct and academic performance.
- Respond to emergent situations such as fights suicide attempts and disregulated behavior.
- Assist in the search and apprehension of escapees and monitor resident movements as needed to ensure safety and security.
- Input incident reports and client tracking information into the Automated Client Tracking (ACT) system in a timely and accurate manner.
What we are looking for:- Equivalent education and experience totaling six 6 years.
- One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2 or Juvenile Rehabilitation Community Counselor (JRCC) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential Counselor (JRRC).
- Bachelors degree AND two 2 years of professional experience in casework counseling probation and parole social services planning directing and/or facilitating youth group activities or experience in a related field.
Note: A Masters degree in Psychology Sociology Social Work Social Sciences or in an allied field will substitute for one year of the required years of experience.
Note: A degree in Social work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the followingdemonstrated understanding of the ability to knowledge in or experience with:- Treatment and intervention principles and practices
- Ability to relate to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.
- Adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
- Providing cognitive/behavior therapeutic interventions.
- Basic juvenile correctional system rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques basic concepts fundamentals and principles of individual and group behaviors introductory psychology of deviant behavior and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
- Supervision and Lead techniques.
How do I apply
In addition to completing the online application attach the following:- 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 is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid drivers license.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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