YOUTH PAROLE COUNSELOR 2
Location: Elko, Nevada
Description: Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System is currently interviewing YOUTH PAROLE COUNSELOR 2 right now, this position will be settled in Nevada. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Youth Parole Counselors provide supervision, enforce parole agreements and stipulations, and determine appropriate placement, counseling, educational goal! s, and work programs of assigned youth; work directly with community-based placements, rehabilitation and counseling programs, schools, the juvenile justice system, local law enforcement agencies and families in developing an appropriate parole and treatment program. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. ** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. ** Meet with juvenile institution staff, youth, juvenile judges, counselors, families and placement centers to develop parole and treatment plans, goals and objectives; monitor activities of youth while institutionalized and develop an aftercare program to guide reintegration into the community.
Act as a liaison with a variety of community agencies including neighborhood resource teams, schools, counseling and treatment centers, juvenile justice system, State an! d county welfare, and community-based placements to coordinate! the treatment, counseling and supervision needs of youth. Document all contact involving youth, family and legal interactions within a statewide database; collect appropriate data regarding caseload interaction and report data according to established requirements and timelines. Monitor progress reports and compile data for inclusion in the automated information system from the institution, community-based placements, school, work, treatment programs and direct observation. To see full Class Specifications visit: To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officer's Standards and Training; a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, social work or closely related field; and two years of experience conducting casework services, making program elig! ibility determinations, preparing detailed reports, dealing with law enforcement agencies, the juvenile justice system, child welfare system, and related State agencies regarding the preparation of parole agreements, placement, program development, obtaining services and the legal process of assigned youth; OR graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training; graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR two years of experience as a Youth Parole Counselor I in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this series must first submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerpr! inting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will b! e required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Experience Certification showing successful completion/graduation from a Category II peace officer academy approved by the Nevada Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training MUST be attached to your application at time of submittal.
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This position will be started on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:40:20 GMT
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