COUNSELOR - YOUTH HOME - PART-TIME, 52%

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov

DEPARTMENT : YOUTH HOME

DATE POSTED : SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

CLOSING DATE : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

HIRING RANGE :

50,004.00 - $67,605.00

POSITION NUMBER : 40002530

JOB TYPE :

PART-TIME, 52% (20.8 HOURS)

• This position is eligible for a prorated sign on bonus

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The purpose of this job is to monitor, supervise, and counsel juveniles throughout the shift to prevent acting-out or aggressive behavior, which would prove harmful to Youth Home residents, staff, or property.

This position works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Requires an associate degree in criminal justice or a human services field; or graduation from high school and two years of experience with juveniles in a structured environment or related field supplemented by two (2) years of experience in counseling, detention services or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 100 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT) :

Bright / dim light; Dusts and pollen.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE :

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $50,004 - $67,605