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Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Juvenile Justice Counselor today!

The Juvenile Justice Counselor

• The Juvenile Justice Counselor is responsible for providing intensive therapeutic probation services for at risk youth by:
• Making appropriate weekly contacts with clients based on level of intensity in the program, ensuring that evidence-based curriculum is completed.
• Providing 24 hours on-call service for youth and families for crisis 7 days per week.
• Receiving curfew call-ins every night from 9-10pm from all youth on caseload.
• Drug screening clients according to level of intensity in program.
• Completing McNabb intake paperwork, treatment plan and other documentation related to the case in a timely manner.
• Communicating regularly with court staff for updates on client progress.
• Partnering with community resources to ensure the success of clients in the program, including local, court staff, other mental health professionals, and any additional community partners.
• Attending all court hearings and CFTMs for clients.

*Due to the diversity of job responsibilities, this position requires flexibility in scheduling.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Maintain a caseload comprised of High, Medium, Low and Monitoring Level clients for a minimum of 3 months.

• Conduct Visits according to the level of care: High Level-3 interventions per week; Medium Level-2 interventions per week; Low Level-1 intervention per week; Monitoring Level-1 intervention per month until release from probation.
• Counselors will be available for crisis management 24 hours 7 days per week for clients and families.
• Counselor responds to referrals within 48 hours and schedules intake with client and family.
• Counselor will ensure client completes individualized curriculum prior to program completion. Content will be evidence based and individualized to fit client's needs.

2. Probation Monitoring.

• Curfew Checks: Provide for clients to call in for curfew nightly from 9-10pm 7 days per week.
• Drug Screens: Administers drug screens upon intake and discharge as well as randomly or as needed while in the program.
• School Monitoring: Maintain contact with school personnel to monitor grades, attendance and disciplinary records monthly.
• Community Service: Counselor monitors completion of community service hours if assigned.
• Counselor attends all court hearings, adhere to court dress code and maintain a professional presence in court. If counselor is unable to attend a court hearing, he or she is responsible for arranging coverage.

3. Administrative.

• Documentation must be submitted to EMR within 24 hours, including intake paperwork, treatment plans, progress notes for all interventions, group contact notes, court hearing outcomes.
• Drug screen results and curfew check documentation will be submitted to EMR as available.
• Caseload list will be updated by counselors on a regular basis.
• Program coordinator will be informed of any major incidents or changes in clients' status immediately.
• Counselors will update court files monthly and prior to closing cases and keep court staff informed of any impending completions of the program.

4. Professional Development.

• Counselors must complete 40 hours of professional development training per fiscal year.
• Counselors will attend conferences such as TJCSA annually or as available.
• Counselors will attend any other mandatory McNabb training or training that Program Coordinator deems necessary.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $17.58 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

QUALIFICATIONS - Juvenile Justice Counselor

Education / Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science or related fields.

Experience:

• Experience working with adolescents in social services field is preferred.
• Experience working in the court system and providing liaison services with schools and other community resources is also beneficial.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Required to be certified in CPR/First Aid and trained in Handle with Care de-escalation techniques.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.