JUVENILE PROBATION COUNSELOR I

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR

Job Title : JUVENILE PROBATION COUNSELOR I

Type of Vacancy : Open Competitive Multiple Vacancies

Job Opening No. : 2500058-1

Job Code : 2208

Work Location : JUVENILE SERV-PROBATION & FAM

Starting Salary : $16.2624 Hourly / $33,825 Annually

Pay Grade : 1170 Special Recruiting Rate : This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $39,213 Annually)

Application Dates : 01 / 10 / 2025 - 01 / 23 / 2025

Application Times : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE :

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of a Senior Juvenile Probation Counselor, with clinical support and supervision from a Juvenile Probation Counselor II, performs complex professional work in either the INTAKE or Families in Need of Services (FINS) unit by implementing a service plan for client counseling of non-delinquent youths, and parents needing assistance. Work involves the examination, evaluation and review of information obtained through office or fieldwork interviews used to determine the appropriate case action and / or recommendations for specific assigned cases. Employees of this class perform case management services including file maintenance, control sheets, and implementing specific clinical treatment plans. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or a closely related field, and one year of experience as a juvenile probation officer, counselor or social worker.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS

None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

None.

EXAMINATION

Professional examination required (may take up to 3 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at : https : / / www.brla.gov / 261 / Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8 : 30 – 9 : 00 am, check-in, Thursdays,

• 12 : 00 - 12 : 30 pm, and Fridays, 8 : 30 – 9 : 00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance.
• Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11 : 30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12 : 30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note : For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov / hr. Career Assessment : Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov / careerguide.

Salary : $33,825 - $39,213