Part-Time JDC Counselor

$1.00/hr shift diff paid for hours worked on third shift, which consist of the hours of 10:00 pm through 6:00 am Monday through Friday.
$1.00 /hr shift diff paid for hours worked during the weekend shift, which consist of the hours of 6:00 am through 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is specialized work related to the temporary secure care of adjudicated delinquent youth. An employee in this position supervises a group of delinquent youth in work, recreational, or educational activities in a locked-in setting. Duties are varied and include individual and group processing, maintaining constructive discipline, and providing intervention and redirection. Work is performed under the supervision of a Juvenile Detention Supervisor and is reviewed for conformance to accepted departmental/institutional policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of an associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Must have child abuse and criminal history clearances in accordance with 23 P.A.C.S. §§ 6301-6385 and Chapter 3490.
• Must be physically able to provide Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to handle difficult situations that may require physical intervention/control of youths who are violent and aggressive
• Ability to manage hostile, aggressive youths by performing Safe Crisis Management techniques and protocol.
• Must understand accepted principles and practices of adolescent development and the have the ability to apply such techniques and theories in practice.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, public or private agencies personnel, and the public, and must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must pass a physical health examination prior to employment and every 2 years thereafter.
• Some knowledge of casework process and group work principles and methods especially as related to services to delinquent youth.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass CPR / First Aid & AED certification.
• Must be able to effectively read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work and communicate with interest of justice children.
• Actively supervises youth in work, recreational and educational activities and participates in their instruction and ensures proper conduct of youth during work, recreational, and educational assignments.
• Ability to engage in work activities and recreational programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the individual service plan in accordance with PA Borough of Human Services regulations and agency policy and procedure.
• Ability to observe, understand and report behavioral problems of youth and administer or recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with youth, staff workers, and public in a professional manner.
• Prepare detailed documentation.
• Supervises delinquent youth.
• Stimulates interest and cooperation in individual and group activities and observes youth behavior to prevent disturbances and always maintains safety and security.
• Participates in immediate intervention, redirection, and counseling to youth.
• Participates in the physical restraint and management of hostile and aggressive youth.
• Administers or recommends disciplinary measures in situations requiring immediate action; reports serious problems for investigation and corrective action. Must report all serious problems for investigation to the appropriate authorities.
• Make recommendations to the juvenile Juvenile Detention Supervisor.
• Performs initial intake assessment including medical health screening at the direction of the facility medical staff.
• Must report any arrests, convictions, or infractions of the law to the facility assistant director.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• York, PA 17402: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24