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Probation Counselor I
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X23
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| Salary: |
$31.67 - $38.48 Hourly
$2,533.28 - $3,078.80 Biweekly
$5,488.77 - $6,670.73 Monthly
$65,865.24 - $80,048.76 Annually
$5,899.88 - $7,170.37 *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 become knowledgeable in the principles and techniques of supervising and counseling persons in custody; to assist in the supervision and/or counseling of juveniles or adults committed to a correctional facility while they are in the facility or outside on work crews. |
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Distinguishing Characteristics:
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| This is the entry-level position in the Probation Counselor series. The degree of supervision may decrease depending on training progress. Positions in this class are found at the Boys Ranches, Muriel Wright Residential Center, or Adult Work Programs administered by the Probation Department. |
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Typical Tasks:
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Assists in the supervision of detained juveniles and adults and learns the methods of directing their activities in a variety of circumstances, such as leisure time, recreation or work;
Learns methods and standards for keeping a correctional facility safe, healthy and secure for those persons committed;
Prepares observation or incident reports on the attitude and behavior of detainees;
Maintains progress reports for use within the facility;
Keeps various logs up to date as required;
Learns to develop a correctional plan for modifying anti-social behavior and assists in counseling persons in custody as formulated in the plan;
Under close supervision and with careful advance planning, meets with small groups of persons in custody;
May prepare court reports and appear in court as a witness;
Learns the process of leading the work activities for juveniles and adults performing a variety of maintenance duties in the facility and in the community; such duties may include janitorial, fire protection, flood control, trail and minor building construction and maintenance; tool and equipment maintenance; and the operation of power tools and other equipment;
Maintains the security 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 admitting and releasing procedures;
Performs necessary booking and record work, registers and stores personal belongings, searches for weapons or other contraband articles;
Outfits detainees with clothing and instructs on institutional regulations and routines; supervises detainees during visitation periods;
Transports persons from facility to location where their presence is required;
Performs related work as required. |
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Employment Standards:
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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in sociology, criminology, penology, corrections, psychology, or a related field.
Special Requirements
Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship*.
Applicants must possess valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and shall be required to obtain a Class B driver's license within six months from date of hire. 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;
Direct structured recreational and housekeeping activities appropriate to a detention setting;
Counsel both groups and individuals;
*Government Code 1031-1031.5 |
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