Juvenile Hall Counselor On-Call JUV 8562
Juvenile Hall Counselor On-Call JUV 8562
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Job Description
Under general supervision the 8562 Counselor Juvenile Hall is responsible for the care custody safety and welfare of juveniles detained at Juvenile Hall.
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
1. Observes behavior of detainees in an assigned living unit; directs detainees in the upkeep of personal hygiene during mealtimes and while cleaning the unit; maintains appropriate close supervision over detainees to prevent negative incidents; provides appropriate discipline; consults with supervisors regarding disciplinary problems; conducts regular state mandated security checks of rooms; monitors visiting sessions to ensure the safety and security of detainees and counselors.
2. Inspects windows locks doors when not in use and keeps count of all detainees assigned to the unit; administers emergency first aid pending the arrival of medical staff; responds to emergency conditions which may require physically subduing and restraining hostile detainees to ensure the safety and security of the unit and the facilities.
3. Completes incident reports behavior reports individual case reports and other departmental forms and reports; maintains the unit log book to ensure adherence to legal requirements. Maintains and updates electronic databases and case management systems.
4. Conducts ongoing individual and group counseling sessions with detainees by communicating rules policies expectations and consequences; listens and responds to questions concerns complaints and requests; provides assistance in working out problems to assist detainees.
5. Directs leisure time activities; teaches and encourages good sportsmanship.
6. Transports residents to and from various locations; directs and controls residents movement to ensure the safety and security of the residents.
7. Facilitates the admittance and release process of residents.
8. Confers with departmental personnel and representatives of outside agencies.
Qualifications :
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California driver license.
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Substitution:
Experience as a counselor in a juvenile detention facility or experience involving the organization detention or suspension of youth groups in a recreational or correctional program may substitute for up to two 2 years of the education requirement on a yearforyear basis. One 1 year equals thirty 30 semester units or fortyfive 45 quarter units.
Additional Information :
- POST Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
- There is a PositionBased Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A
- Applications Open: March 5 2025
- Applications Close: No earlier than 11:59pm on March 31 2025
- Hourly rate range for 8562/8320 position: $39.075 $47.50
- Qualified candidates must pass the BSCC exam held at JPD in midApril
- OnCall Counselors must be available to work weekends
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
