Part Time Juvenile Detention Counselor - Loftiss Rydc- Thomasville, Ga (ccr)

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

Thomasville, Georgia, US
Base: $20.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
On-site
Structured cognitive behavioral group counseling
Life-skills group facilitation
Daily living unit rounds
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a part-time Juvenile Detention Counselor for its facility in Thomasville, Georgia. The role involves providing structured cognitive behavioral and life-skills counseling sessions to youth, documenting activities, and ensuring a safe environment, with a work schedule of less than 30 hours per week

Job Summary

  • This position provides structured cognitive behavioral and life-skills group counseling sessions to facilitate juvenile rehabilitation.
  • The role requires working hours that include afternoons, evenings, holidays, and weekends to ensure continuous coverage for youth needs.
  • Selected applicants must pass a reference check and criminal background check as part of the hiring process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a part-time Juvenile Detention Counselor for its facility in Thomasville, Georgia. The role involves providing structured cognitive behavioral and life-skills counseling sessions to youth, documenting activities, and ensuring a safe environment, with a work schedule of less than 30 hours per week.

Salary

Base: $20.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not eligible for benefits (part-time)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • structured cognitive behavioral group counseling
  • life-skills group facilitation
  • daily living unit rounds
  • afternoon evening holiday weekend availability
  • admission and orientation procedures

Nice-to-have

  • experience with at-risk youth in group homes
  • internship with Department of Juvenile Justice
  • case management experience with offenders
  • collaboration with program staff on best practices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
  • One year direct case management experience with offenders
  • Three months internship with Department of Juvenile Justice preferred
  • Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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