What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTE Juvenile Court Counselor position at Dane County?
LIMITED TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH NO GUARANTEED HOURS PER WEEK (limit of 1,200 hours per payroll year).
LTE positions in the Juvenile Court Program are a part of a pool of staff who are used to fill in for permanent staff who are on vacation/leave or for extra staffing needs. The department maintains an ongoing recruitment for LTE's in order to hire periodically as additional staff are needed for the pool. Supervisors review applications and contact applicants for interviews when there is a need to add LTE staff. There is no guarantee of hours for LTE positions. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition & Examples of Duties:
Under general supervision, to perform intake duties related to determining the physical custody status of children referred to Juvenile Court; to counsel such children and their parents or guardians; and to do related work as required.
Interviews juveniles referred by law enforcement and others and makes determination under Chapters 48 and 938 of Wisconsin Statutes to release or impose orders of physical custody; admits children to detention or shelter programs; helps supervise detainees and physically intervenes when necessary; counsels with children and parents in crisis situations; releases children from custody; makes referrals to public or private social service agencies; counsels with youngsters who are detained in the County Juvenile Detention Facility and the Shelter Home; prepares admission forms, behavior reports, and other records; participates at physical custody and other Juvenile Court hearings; maintains frequent follow-up contacts with social workers, attorneys, parents and others responsible for children under the attention of the Juvenile Court; arranges for transfers of apprehended children to proper jurisdiction; acts as liaison for children between those agencies having responsibility for working with the child; participates in community programs to reduce juvenile delinquency, child abuse and related problems. For certain positions, Dane County will complete a criminal background check on applicants who progress to a certain stage in the application process, and if an applicant has a criminal history, then Dane County will disqualify the applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior management practices and strategies; knowledge of facilitative counseling techniques; knowledge of community health and welfare resources for juveniles; skill in oral and written communications, with ability to write clear and accurate records; ability to evaluate juvenile and adult behavior and attitudes; ability to make reasoned decisions in situations of tension or pressure; ability to plan and organize work to achieve program objectives efficiently and effectively; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with agency staff, local officials and with other public or voluntary personnel. Special Requirement: For some positions, for bona fide occupational reasons, either male or female gender will be required.Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field (i.e., sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, rehabilitation psychology) or similar field and one year of experience primarily involving intervention and counseling of juveniles experiencing significant behavior and emotional problems or a master's degree in a relevant field and experience working with juvenile offenders.
Physical Demands: Ability to exert physical effort in moderate work, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, and moving 80 pounds unassisted. Must be able to work varied schedules, including overnight hours, weekends and holidays. Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents using multiple flights of stairs. Potential for exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including blood borne and air borne pathogens. May be required to wear personal protective equipment, up to and including, an N95 respirator. Must be able to safely and effectively work with verbally and physically aggressive residents. Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Work Environment: JRC is an office environment and detention is a temporary 24/7 secure custody program, all within a secure facility. Position requires a mixture of standing, sitting and walking indoors in enclosed spaces, including locked areas and a secure perimeter.
LTE positions in the Juvenile Court Program are a part of a pool of staff who are used to fill in for permanent staff who are on vacation/leave or for extra staffing needs. The department maintains an ongoing recruitment for LTE's in order to hire periodically as additional staff are needed for the pool. Supervisors review applications and contact applicants for interviews when there is a need to add LTE staff. There is no guarantee of hours for LTE positions. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Definition & Examples of Duties:
Under general supervision, to perform intake duties related to determining the physical custody status of children referred to Juvenile Court; to counsel such children and their parents or guardians; and to do related work as required.
Interviews juveniles referred by law enforcement and others and makes determination under Chapters 48 and 938 of Wisconsin Statutes to release or impose orders of physical custody; admits children to detention or shelter programs; helps supervise detainees and physically intervenes when necessary; counsels with children and parents in crisis situations; releases children from custody; makes referrals to public or private social service agencies; counsels with youngsters who are detained in the County Juvenile Detention Facility and the Shelter Home; prepares admission forms, behavior reports, and other records; participates at physical custody and other Juvenile Court hearings; maintains frequent follow-up contacts with social workers, attorneys, parents and others responsible for children under the attention of the Juvenile Court; arranges for transfers of apprehended children to proper jurisdiction; acts as liaison for children between those agencies having responsibility for working with the child; participates in community programs to reduce juvenile delinquency, child abuse and related problems. For certain positions, Dane County will complete a criminal background check on applicants who progress to a certain stage in the application process, and if an applicant has a criminal history, then Dane County will disqualify the applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior management practices and strategies; knowledge of facilitative counseling techniques; knowledge of community health and welfare resources for juveniles; skill in oral and written communications, with ability to write clear and accurate records; ability to evaluate juvenile and adult behavior and attitudes; ability to make reasoned decisions in situations of tension or pressure; ability to plan and organize work to achieve program objectives efficiently and effectively; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with agency staff, local officials and with other public or voluntary personnel. Special Requirement: For some positions, for bona fide occupational reasons, either male or female gender will be required.Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field (i.e., sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, rehabilitation psychology) or similar field and one year of experience primarily involving intervention and counseling of juveniles experiencing significant behavior and emotional problems or a master's degree in a relevant field and experience working with juvenile offenders.
Physical Demands: Ability to exert physical effort in moderate work, including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling, and moving 80 pounds unassisted. Must be able to work varied schedules, including overnight hours, weekends and holidays. Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents using multiple flights of stairs. Potential for exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including blood borne and air borne pathogens. May be required to wear personal protective equipment, up to and including, an N95 respirator. Must be able to safely and effectively work with verbally and physically aggressive residents. Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Work Environment: JRC is an office environment and detention is a temporary 24/7 secure custody program, all within a secure facility. Position requires a mixture of standing, sitting and walking indoors in enclosed spaces, including locked areas and a secure perimeter.
Special Requirements:Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Knowledge of adolescent development and behavior management practices and strategies; knowledge of facilitative counseling techniques; knowledge of community health and welfare resources for juveniles; skill in oral and written communications, with ability to write clear and accurate records; ability to evaluate juvenile and adult behavior and attitudes; ability to make reasoned decisions in situations of tension or pressure; ability to plan and organize work to achieve program objectives efficiently and effectively; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with agency staff, local officials and with other public or voluntary personnel.Salary : $34
