DCYF Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential Counselor (SUDP) - Snoqualmie

Company: State of Washington
Location: Olympia
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

• Interested job seekers must complete the SUDP license within 12 months of hire.*

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 a Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential Counselor to join our team to provide comprehensive services to juvenile residents, 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."

Salary:  $3,792.00 - $4,974.00 Monthly; plus an additional 5% premium pay for employees working in King County.

The Opportunity (Substance Abuse Disorder Professional):

You can make a real difference in the lives of at-risk youth when you join our dedicated team at Echo Glen Children's Center. We need your substance abuse treatment experience to provide comprehensive case management, transition planning, mental health counseling, and treatment referral services to for an assigned caseload of youth committed to Rehabilitation Administration (RA) care by the juvenile courts and who are preparing to return to their homes and communities. You will maintain the Exodus Program, a certified intensive inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program at Echo Glen Children's Center.

Applicants who have a Substance Abuse Disorder Professional (SUDP) license or are enrolled in a SUDP trainee program at a certified school will be considered.

Some of what you'll do

• Provide substance abuse supervision and treatment to youth committed to Rehabilitation Administration care by the juvenile courts and who have a complex range of disorders and service needs.
• Interview and administer/interpret screening tools and assessments, assess behavior, prioritize treatment targets, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions.
• Facilitate various drug and alcohol related groups and prepare youth and their families for transition back to the community.
• Perform routine security duties
• Supervise and/or serve meals to resident groups
• Monitor movement of residents within the facility and in the community, group
• Document all legal treatment files
• Supervise and assign chores within a living unit to meet health and hygiene standards.

What we're looking for:

Professionals who have a Substance Abuse Disorder Professional (SADP) license or are enrolled in a SADP trainee program at a certified school. Trainees require continuous course enrollment and clinical supervision developing skills, knowledge and experience.

Interested job seekers must complete the SUDP license within 12 months of hire.

AND

A Bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience working with at-risk or justice system involved youth as a case manager, counselor, probation officer, parole officer, or experience working in a social service capacity planning directing, supervising, or facilitating interventions with at-risk juvenile justice system youth or related field.

OR

One year of experience as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor Assistant.

OR

A Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in an allied field will substitute for the one year of experience.

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.
• Ability to use verbal de-escalation and physical control techniques approved for intervention with verbally and or physically aggressive youth.

How do I apply? 

Complete and submit an online applicant profile and attach a resume.

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.

Supplemental Information:

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.

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.

Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply on-line? Contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov or (360) 628-0114 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388

Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

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