Juvenile Correction Counselor (Supervising)

THE POSITION

Under general direction, incumbents in the class of Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Supervising) are expected to train staff and supervise the day to day operation of Juvenile Detention Facility or a youth facility, including the implementation of institutional policy and compliance with laws and requirements governing institutional operations. Serves as a member of the department's management/supervisory team. Supervising Juvenile Correctional Counselors function primarily as first line supervisors with direct authority over Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior), Juvenile Correctional Counselor and Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Entry) and may perform the duties of Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior) when conditions warrant.

This class is the supervising level class in the Juvenile Correctional Counselor series.

The class is distinguished from the:

• Probation Services Manager class which is responsible for planning and overall organization of programs and operations.
• Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior) class which has lead responsibility for Juvenile Correctional Counselor and Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Entry) during a designated shift and/or performs the more complex work assigned to the classification series.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Plans, organizes, prioritizes, schedules and evaluates the activities of Juvenile Detention Facility or a youth facility/camp; oversee the cognitive behavioral training activities and groups; assists in the formulation of operational policies, procedures, budgets and services; ensures compliance with operational policies and procedures, as well as laws and regulations governing operations of such institutions and facilities.

• Performs supervisory duties over Juvenile Correctional Counselors (Senior, Journey, and Entry) such as:

• assigning work and organizing, planning and scheduling staff’s work activities and deadlines;
• establishing standards for acceptable work products and evaluating performance;
• responding to employee issues and concerns;
• monitoring work in progress, reviewing completed work and recognizing employees’ work efforts and accomplishments;
• responding to employee concerns and problems;
• proposing disciplinary actions and assist in investigations of alleged employee misconduct;
• interviewing applicants and recommending candidates for hire;
• providing career development mentoring and recommending training and career development opportunities;
• ensuring that employees are properly trained and that they are scheduled for or have received required training or needed formal training;
• onboarding of new hires and tracking the progression of new hire employees;
• providing instruction and/or guidance to employees in handling difficult or complex work problems;
• reviewing and approving timesheets and requests for leave;
• reviewing and tracking accommodations and approved leave requests; and
• communicating, supporting and enforcing County and Department policies and procedures including those related to equal opportunity and to safety.

• Assists management in the administration of the Department by:

• participating in the administration of the Juvenile Detention Facility’s budget by submitting budget recommendations, monitoring expenditures and approving routine purchases;
• responding to customer complaints and recommending changes to improve customer service;
• coordinating the work of contractors and consultants with the work of the Department;
• reviewing policies and procedures, practices and work methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of operations;
• monitoring the achievement of goals and objectives of the Department; and
• assisting in the evaluation of facility programs and operations.

• Provides guidance and training to staff regarding application of Cognitive Behavioral Training (CBT) as it applies to justice involved youth; schedules and oversee CBT 2.0 groups; conducts and monitors weekly and monthly case plan oversight and review; tracks CBT 2.0 groups and trainings provided youth on a daily basis.
• Provides crisis intervention; responds to emergency situations; conducts due process reviews and referral screenings; facilitates DNA testing; reviews and screens youth for detention or release; authorizes all strip searches.
• Reviews reports, inspects operations, mediates complaints and investigates incidents; oversees video review of critical incidents and/or investigations; documents findings and activities through written and verbal reports, logs or correspondence; collects data related to facility operations (such as activities and special incident reports (SIR)).
• Inspects the physical plant and housing units; monitors equipment conditions and supply levels, arranges for replacement repair and servicing where appropriate; monitors the use of vehicles and coordinates transportation of youth.
• Acts as liaison to other departments, agencies and personnel; represents the Superintendent of Juvenile Detention Facility when required; may be assigned additional administrative/supervisory duties as required.
• Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Supervises kitchen operations.
• May appear in court to answer questions or serve as a witness.
• Verifies all duties and responsibilities of subordinate staff is complete. May perform duties and responsibilities of Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Senior) class.

Position Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, preferably in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of full-time work experience equivalent to a Senior Juvenile Correctional Counselor or Senor Deputy Probation Officer or two years as a journey level Juvenile Correctional Counselor or journey level Deputy Probation Officer with Solano County or other county jurisdictions.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants are required to possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license, Class C.
• Applicants are required to have completed Section 832 of the California Penal Code training or equivalent.
• Applicants are required to have completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course or Deputy Probation Officer Core Course certificate by the California Board of Corrections Standards and Training for Correctional Programs or equivalent.
• Peace Officers must meet minimum standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1031 of the California Government Code.
• Incumbents are required to possess a current First Aid and Personal Safety certificate or obtain one within 60 days of appointment.
• Incumbents are required to possess a current CPR Certificate or obtain one within 60 days of appointment.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

Applicants must submit documents verifying Completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core Course OR Deputy Probation Officer Core Course certified by the California Board of State and Community Corrections or equivalent and Completion of Section 832 of the California Penal Code Training or equivalent. Candidates who fail to submit their documents by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title ( Juvenile Correction Counselor (Supervising) ) and the recruitment number ( 24-515040-01 ). If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 11/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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