Juvenile Correctional Counselor I
Juvenile Correctional Counselor II $4,443 - $5,402/Monthly
Juvenile Correctional Counselor II's (JCC II's) have the unique opportunity to utilize skills that directly and positively influence the course of a troubled young person's life. If you are ready for the next step as a JCC II, this is an exciting and rewarding professional growth opportunity.
What Makes Sonoma County a Great Choice
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $850
- Opportunities for additional premium pay depending on assignment, generally 5% for each assignment for a maximum of 10%
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 11 holidays per year
- County paid premium contribution to several health plan options
- Defined retirement benefit plan fully integrated with Social Security
- County contribution to a Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Eligibility for a 5% salary increase after 1040 hours (approximately 6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a 5% salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
*Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Being a Juvenile Correctional Counselor II
As a JCC II, you are responsible for directing and supervising the activities of youth offenders detained in the Probation Department's Juvenile Hall or Probation Camp. JCC II's maintain ongoing security checks of youth offenders in the Probation facilities; perform minor clerical duties; transport youth to and from various locations; and perform simple tasks in maintaining facility cleanliness and order.
Additionally, some JCC II positions, under the training and direct supervision of a Juvenile Correctional Counselor III or IV, can be assigned individual youth casework, encompassing a wide variety of duties, which may include:
- Developing and implementing individual treatment plans
- Conducting individual and family counseling sessions
- Conducting and monitoring vocational skills training
- Preparing written reports to the court as directed
- Assisting in the training of new hires
Newly hired individuals are expected to complete PC 832 (Search and Seizure) training within the first six months of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include completion of twelve semester units at an accredited college in criminology, administration of justice,child development, sociology, behavioral and social psychology, social casework, social welfare, counseling and guidance, child psychology or a closely related field.
And
Six months experience as a group or youth counselor or other experience related to counseling or case management of troubled youth AND one year full-time experience in a position equivalent or closely related to Juvenile Correctional Counselor I with the County of Sonoma.
Additional Requirements: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1029 - 1031, and the California Corrections Standards Authority, Title 15, Section 131, Minimum Standards for Selection, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards: United States citizenship or status as a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (if a permanent resident alien has not obtained citizenship within three years after application for employment or is denied citizenship, he/she will be disqualified for peace officer status); have no prior felony conviction nor be under current formal probation supervision; and achieved a passing score on the California Corrections Standards Authority Juvenile Correctional Counselor written exam, or equivalent prior to appointment.
Candidates certified for employment must be willing to undergo and successfully complete an in-depth background investigation, including a psychological evaluation, finger printing, criminal history check, and a medical examination, including physical agilities testing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: sociology, behavioral and social psychology, criminal justice, police science, counseling and guidance, behavioral and related sciences; relationship to personality development; behavior patterns, motivation and group and family dynamics; psychological, sociological, behavioral cultural factors as they relate to dealing with delinquent minors. Typical youth behavior patterns and methods of guidance, counseling and controlling to modify behavioral patterns; personal hygiene techniques and methods utilized in instructing youths; recreation activities commonly enjoyed by youths, child abuse laws; departmental policies, regulations and functions; food preparation and service to youths; basic first aid and CPR.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.