DETENTION FACILITY COUNSELOR Job Listing at City of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, LA (Job ID 2400372-1)

Description

Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR

Job Title: DETENTION FACILITY COUNSELOR
Type of Vacancy: Open Competitive
Job Opening No.: 2400372-1
Job Code: 2222
Work Location: JUVENILE SERV-DETENTION
Starting Salary: $17.9288 Hourly / $37,291 Annually
Pay Grade: 1190
Application Dates: 04/19/2024 - 05/02/2024
Application Times: Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs highly responsible social services work through direct services and/or counseling services to clients and their families in the area of detention facility administration and direction. Work involves providing for the welfare of the youth detained, with respect to the emotional, medical, physical, educational and psychological needs. Work also involves the responsibility for providing counseling and guidance to youths during crisis situations. Supervision may be exercised over a staff of detention facility workers and volunteers. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field, and three years of experience in a corrections, social services, or counseling environment.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Master's degree in elementary or secondary education may substitute for a Master's in any of the behavioral science fields, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS
In accordance with Licensing Standards of the Louisiana Administrative Code (Title 67, Part V, Subpart 8, Chapter 75, Juvenile Detention Facilities, §7511. Facility Responsibilities, B. Criminal Background Clearance), all employees of this classification assigned to the Juvenile Services Detention Center must pass a criminal background check and/or be fingerprinted at the time of appointment. Both appointment and continued employment at this location is contingent upon the ability to pass a criminal background check. Failure to pass a criminal background check renders a candidate or current employee ineligible for employment at this location.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.

EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.

APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr. Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.