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Group Counselor I
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X29
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| Salary: |
$24.31 - $29.56 Hourly
$1,944.64 - $2,364.80 Biweekly
$4,213.39 - $5,123.73 Monthly
$50,560.68 - $61,484.76 Annually
$4,528.97 - $5,507.50 *Effective Monthly
*Effective Wage includes: Base Wage, the County-paid portion of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) required employee contribution, as well as any applicable negotiated amount(s).
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| Under close supervision to learn the principles and techniques of group work; to assist in the supervision of a group of juveniles or adults detained in a detention facility. |
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Typical Tasks:
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Learns to organize and/or supervise the leisure time activities, such as games, athletics, and crafts and encourages participation; instructs in the rules of various games and in craft methods; referees games and organizes tournaments;
Maintains living standards and proper health habits by instructing in personal hygiene, overseeing daily routine hygienic practices, checking for and reporting illness, and supervising at meals;
Maintains the security and safety of the facility at all times; inspects windows, keeps doors locked when not in use, keeps count of all persons in custody as required, and is constantly alert for attempts to escape;
Assists in the admitting and releasing procedure; performs necessary booking and record work, registers and stores personal belongings, searches for weapons or other contraband articles, checks for marks, bruises and infection; outfits detainees with clothing and instructs on institution regulations and routines; supervises detainees during visitation periods;
May transport persons in custody to other locations where their presence is required;
Prepares observation or incident reports on detainees' attitudes, behavior, appearance, interests, skills, progress, and needs; maintains progress reports for use within the facility; keeps logs up to date as required;
Under close supervision and with careful advanced planning meets with a small assigned group; assists persons in custody to gain insight into him/herself in relationships to family, peers, and adults; discusses techniques and problems with supervisory and resource persons;
Observes conduct and behavior of persons in custody and maintains order and discipline at all times; keeps the group occupied with constructive activities and imposes discipline when necessary, such as isolation in room or denial of privileges; reports the more severe disciplinary problems to the supervising group counselor for disposition;
May need to apply physical/mechanical restraint techniques;
Performs related duties as required. |
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Employment Standards:
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Completion of 60 college semester units or 90 quarter units.
Special Requirements
Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship*.
Applicant must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. May be required to obtain a Class II driver's license.
Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in this State is disqualifying.
Knowledge of:
The cultural groups present in Santa Clara County;
The general emotional and behavioral patterns of both juveniles and adults;
Leadership techniques for directing or supervising work or leisure time activities;
First aid practices;
Acceptable general health care and housekeeping methods;
Security, inspection, and safety measures necessary in a secure facility.
Ability to:
Cope with hostility and aggressive behavior;
Secure the respect and confidence of adolescents and adults;
Establish effective working relationships with supervisors and fellow workers;
Communicate orally and in writing;
Organize and supervise structured recreational and housekeeping activities appropriate to a detention setting;
Counsel both groups and individuals;
Complete training in the application of physical/mechanical restraint techniques.
*Gov't. Code 1031-1031.5 |
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