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Corrections Counselor I - Juvenile (Open)
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None
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| Salary: |
$16.88 - $20.85 Hourly
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| Job Type: |
Permanent |
| Location: |
Arrowhead Juvenile Center, Minnesota
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The Arrowhead Juvenile Center seeks to provide professional and para-professional counseling services for youth, who for the protection of the community or themselves must be temporarily detained. The atmosphere created is one in which dignity, self-worth and responsibility of each individual is maintained or developed. This is accomplished through a varied and active program of education, recreation, one-to-one counseling and interaction. The Arrowhead Juvenile Center is a detention facility, which requires constant supervision and care for the residents’ needs, both physical, psychological and emotional. |
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Distinguishing Features of Work:
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The counselor position consists of a team relationship between one male and one female counselor on shifts running from 7-3, 3-11 and 11-7. During shifts, counselors are in direct contact with residents and are responsible for any situation arising during their shift. The main task of this job is to maintain a positive culture in the resident group to provide counseling services to residents and to care for their needs, psychologically, physically, and emotionally, in an open, and positive manner. Counselors must take affirmative action when residents are not cooperating with the program and must set up individual behavior contracts to reenter the resident in the group positively and as soon as possible. Counselors must know the policy and philosophy of the Juvenile Center and implement them accurately. Counselors are urged to blend their own personalities and philosophies into the Center’s philosophies and goals to achieve the desired result of helping delinquent adolescents. |
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Work Environment:
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These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Balance; coordination; smell; stand; walk; hearing; vision; work with others; clients with behavioral challenges; and shift work. OCCASIONAL: Lift/carry/push/pull up to 20 pounds; grasp/handle; reach above shoulder; rotate trunk; sit; and stoop/bend. |
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Selection Process:
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Minimum Qualifications: (Pass/Fail)
Graduation from a standard high school or its equivalent and two years of experience in direct client service work in a human services field (2080 hours = 1 year). OR, Graduation from a standard high school or its equivalent; one year of experience (2080 = 1 year) in direct client service work in a human services field; and, at least 90 quarter credits, 24 of which must be in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, criminology, or corrections.
NOTE: Possession of a BA/BS degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university will be accepted in lieu of work experience.
Experience & Training Rating 100%
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Employee Relations Department or online at www.stlouiscounty.org/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
• Veteran: DD214
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections may be subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, gender, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. |
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