What are the responsibilities and job description for the DCYF Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant (JRCA) - Chehalis position at State of Washington?
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve, and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
We're looking for Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor Assistants to join our team to provide comprehensive services to juvenile youth, working toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."
The Opportunity (various job types):
You can make a real difference in the lives of at-risk youth when you join our dedicated team at Green Hill School. We need your motivation and engagement to assist our counselors in providing comprehensive case management, transition and reentry planning, counseling and treatment services for an assigned caseload of youth and their families. You will supervise youth for compliance with program and treatment plan requirements.
We are hiring for various job types, including permanent and temporary.
Some of what you'll do:
- Assist residential counselors to assess behavior and monitor youth compliance with case plan and program requirements
- Support and monitor youth participation in appropriate treatment services
- Co-facilitate Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups;
- Perform routine security duties, including verbal de-escalation and physical restraining of non-compliant youth
- Conduct headcounts, living unit building security checks, key checks room searches for contraband, pat and/or strip searches of youth, assist in search and apprehension of escapees
- Assign and supervise youth chores within a living unit to meet health and hygiene standards
- Supervise or serve meals to resident groups; monitor movement of residents to and from central areas such as school, medical, and recreation facilities
- Organize and supervise group recreational activities
What we're looking for
| Possible Combinations | Education | Experience |
| Combination 1 | Bachelor’s Degree | None |
| Combination 2 | Two years of college education or an Associate’s Degree | Two years of experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing, or facilitating youth group activities, or related experience. |
| Combination 3 | Two years of college education or Associate’s Degree | Two years as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer (formerly Juvenile Rehabilitation Security Officer) |
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles; experience providing cognitive/behavioral therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.
How do I apply?
Complete and submit the online application and attach a copy of your college transcripts.
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are a selected candidate, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in order to become/remain a DCYF employee. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.
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Salary : $4,509
