What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Counselor III (SR-22) position at County Of Maui?
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Provides social casework and related services to juveniles exhibiting a wide range of psycho-social problems; performs a variety of juvenile counseling, evaluation and allied rehabilitation services; provides information, counsel, advice and assistance to youths and their families; refers juveniles needing special assistance and their families to the appropriate agencies and services; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: These classes are distinguished by their responsibility for providing comprehensive juvenile counseling evaluation and follow-up services to potential juvenile delinquents and to coordinate the Department's activities with other public and private agencies providing services to the youths of Maui County. Grade Level Standards: Grade III: This is the fully trained and experienced Juvenile Counselor who independently provides the full range of continuing juvenile counseling services for all cases referred to the department without the benefit of technical supervisory consultation. A Juvenile Counselor at this level is responsible to plan, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive program of juvenile counseling and follow-up services. Work at this level involves continuing responsibility for developing and maintaining public understanding, sound working relationships and coordination of services with a wide range of residents in the community, such as local lawyers, physicians and public or private agencies. May also supervise lower level Juvenile counselors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Conducts interviews to secure information concerning the personal history and behavior pattern of potential delinquents; analyzes and diagnoses individual problems; formulates policy guidelines for dealing with juveniles; aids juveniles in the improvement of personal adjustment, social conditions and environmental factors; coordinates departmental activities with other private and public services and agencies concerned with juvenile problems; attends conferences and staff meetings for the purpose of discussing individual cases and/or for cooperative planning of juvenile counseling services; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the family court, schools, welfare and other community agencies; provides guidance and assistance to schools, youth organizations, etc., in the promotion of youth activities; collects and compiles pertinent information concerning juvenile problems and case studies; prepares correspondence, dictates and prepares case records and other documents; may represent agency in testifying before family court.
Provides social casework and related services to juveniles exhibiting a wide range of psycho-social problems; performs a variety of juvenile counseling, evaluation and allied rehabilitation services; provides information, counsel, advice and assistance to youths and their families; refers juveniles needing special assistance and their families to the appropriate agencies and services; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: These classes are distinguished by their responsibility for providing comprehensive juvenile counseling evaluation and follow-up services to potential juvenile delinquents and to coordinate the Department's activities with other public and private agencies providing services to the youths of Maui County. Grade Level Standards: Grade III: This is the fully trained and experienced Juvenile Counselor who independently provides the full range of continuing juvenile counseling services for all cases referred to the department without the benefit of technical supervisory consultation. A Juvenile Counselor at this level is responsible to plan, coordinate and conduct a comprehensive program of juvenile counseling and follow-up services. Work at this level involves continuing responsibility for developing and maintaining public understanding, sound working relationships and coordination of services with a wide range of residents in the community, such as local lawyers, physicians and public or private agencies. May also supervise lower level Juvenile counselors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Conducts interviews to secure information concerning the personal history and behavior pattern of potential delinquents; analyzes and diagnoses individual problems; formulates policy guidelines for dealing with juveniles; aids juveniles in the improvement of personal adjustment, social conditions and environmental factors; coordinates departmental activities with other private and public services and agencies concerned with juvenile problems; attends conferences and staff meetings for the purpose of discussing individual cases and/or for cooperative planning of juvenile counseling services; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the family court, schools, welfare and other community agencies; provides guidance and assistance to schools, youth organizations, etc., in the promotion of youth activities; collects and compiles pertinent information concerning juvenile problems and case studies; prepares correspondence, dictates and prepares case records and other documents; may represent agency in testifying before family court.
