Counselor - Juvenile Probation - Juvenile Post Adj Job at Denton County, TX
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The Counselor performs individual, group, and family counseling services to residents in the Post-Adjudication Program. Work involves providing individual and family counseling services to adults and juveniles to assist clients and identify personal and interactive problems. Work involves achieving effective personal and family development and adjustment. The employee is also responsible for chemical dependency counseling, education, and prevention for residents of the Post-Adjudication. The employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent juveniles.
Conducts counseling sessions with individuals or groups of juveniles and/or their families regarding issues relating to problems leading to placement in the post-adjudication program including family problems, criminal behavior, substance abuse, and any other topics relevant to their rehabilitation.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve case file information.
Summarizes information for standard reports, selecting data from varied sources.
Documents counseling sessions and progress of juveniles and/or family in the prescribed manner to meet standards established by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Conducts training for post-adjudication staff on topics relating to the various components of the post-adjudication program.
Counsels juveniles to assist in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
Counsels family members to assist in dealing with and providing support for juveniles.
Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and develop therapeutic or treatment plan.
Interacts with other professionals to discuss treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.
Provides crisis intervention counseling and serves as a member of the treatment team.
Schedules appointments with families to conduct family counseling; coordinates counseling sessions to maximize time available for conducting required counseling sessions.
Develops curriculum for teaching and counseling purposes.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
A Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of experience in a related field are required. Internships may be counted toward meeting one year's experience based on actual hours completed when the duties performed were related to the field of juvenile justice; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Licensed as a Chemical Dependence Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Intern with a current temporary license, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-A, or a Licensed Master Social Worker.
Eligible for certification within six (6) months as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Officers must meet the requirements in Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code including but not limited to being of good moral character and at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.
Bilingual preferred, but not required.
The position will include on-call rotation including weekend hours.
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