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Intervention Counselor I/II (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Intervention Counselor I/II in the Probation Department. The primary responsibilities of this flexibly staffed positions are to perform initial assessments, assist in developing counseling/treatment plans: provide counseling/therapy services and group facilitation to victims, witnesses of crimes, at-risk juveniles and adult/juvenile offenders; provide a variety of prevention, intervention and treatment services through education and treatment resources; make referrals to agencies for at-risk individuals and their families and perform related work as assigned. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level if incumbents have met the minimum qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level.

Intervention Counselor I: Initially under close supervision, an incumbent begins in a learning capacity, performing case management and service provision. As experience is gained, the degree and scope of independent counseling and provisions of direct client services, monitoring and evaluation will increase and employees will have additional latitude in the development and implementation of client treatment plans as well as the additional responsibility for the preparation of written assessments on client behavior, and may provide program leadership and consultative services. This is the entry level classification in the intervention treatment services series.

Intervention Counselor II:  Under general supervision, an incumbent is fully competent to independently perform case work of varying scope and complexity, counseling/therapy services, direct client services, develop and implement client treatment plans, prepare written assessments on client behavior, and may provide program leadership and consultative services. This is the journey level in the intervention treatment services series.

Minimum:  Level I: An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with majority of course work in any of the following areas: psychology, administration of justice/criminology, social work, sociology, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field AND two (2) years related work experience involving supportive client interaction, community outreach, face to face interviews, making referrals and maintaining case records as a victim/witness counselor, child treatment counselor, group counselor, social worker or in a field related to the work: OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and one (1) year of related volunteer, internship and/or work experience as defined above. Level II: In addition to the Intervention Counselor I minimum requirements, two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Intervention Counselor I.

Preferred:  Level I: In addition to the minimum, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in Psychology, Administration of Justice/Criminology, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral sciences and/or progressively related experience with an emphasis on experience in a Federal, State, or County probation, parole or law enforcement agency. Level II: In addition to the minimum, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, social work, sociology, behavioral sciences and fifteen (15) units of related upper division continuing education coursework and progressively related experience with an emphasis on experience in a Federal, State, or County probation, parole or law enforcement agency.

Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough  background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. DMV printout prior to hire. Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Work on-call and respond to emergency situations during weekends, holidays and other off-hours shifts. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. Licenses and Certifications: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment. Possess of obtain, and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.

Hiring Range:

Intervention Counselor I: $3,157-$3,473/month

Intervention Counselor II: $3,553-$3,909/month

Final Filing Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2017 @ 5:00 PM

TO APPLY FOR INTERVENTION COUNSELOR I/II:

Submit an official Yuba County employment application, copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts, diploma or grade reports to County of Yuba – Human Resources and Organizational Services, 915 Eighth Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA  95901. Official County applications and materials are available online at www.co.yuba.ca.us or at the Human Resources and Organizational Services Department. Phone: 530-749-7860 Fax: 530-749-7864

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