Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 JRC1 - Snoqualmie
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 JRC1 - Snoqualmie
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$ 4194 - 5643
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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 1 (JRC1 YES Team
Location: Snoqualmie Fulltime position
Closes: Open until filled
Salary: $4194.00 $5643.00 Monthly. The posted salary does not include an onsite 24/7 facility 5 premium
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselors (JRC1 to join our team at Echo Glen Childrens Center to support juvenile counseling services by creating pathways for selfsufficiency through meaningful partnerships employment new opportunities and effective rehabilitation services.
Click here to learn more aboutDCYF.
The Opportunity:
As a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 1 you will assist our counselors to provide comprehensive case management transition and reentry planning counseling and treatment services as you supervise an assigned caseload of youth for compliance with program and treatment plan requirements and prepare youth and their families for reentry back into the community. A Bachelors degree or a combination of education/experience that totals at least four years will prepare you for promotion into Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 jobs.
Some of what youll do:- Assist residential counselors to assess behavior and monitor youth compliance with case plan and program requirements.
- Support and monitor youth participation in appropriate treatment services.
- Cofacilitate Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups.
- Perform routine security duties.
- Conduct wellness checks living unit building security checks key checks room searches for contraband pat and/or strip searches of youth assist in search and apprehension of escapees.
- Assign and supervise youth chores within a living unit to meet health and hygiene standards.
- Supervise or serve meals to resident groups; monitor movement of residents to and from central areas such as school medical and recreation facilities.
- Organize and supervise group recreational activities.
Required qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience totaling four years.
OR
Two years of college education from an accredited institution AND two years of experience as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer.
OR
A Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles; experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.
How do I apply
Complete the online application and attach the following documents to your 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) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social emotional and physical wellbeing of children youth and families regardless of race ethnicity sexual orientation or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
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 performs activities that meet the definition of counseling as defined in WAC. Incumbent must possess and maintain a current Agency Affiliated Counselor or higher credential from the WA State Department of Health.
This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid drivers license.
This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: 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
Full-Time
