YOUTH PAROLE COUNSELOR 1 - UNDERFILL

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Youth Parole Counselor 1 (YPC1) underfilling a Youth Parole Counselor 2 (YPC2) located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position of YPC I provide supervision, enforce parole agreements and orders of the Court. YPC I are responsible to conduct validated assessments to determine appropriate services that include: alternative placement if warranted, counseling, educational support, work programs, mentoring, community service, psychoeducational programming, independent living, mental health needs, family engagement, positive leisure & recreational activities, community-based resource providers, and other rehabilitation efforts, the juvenile justice system, local law enforcement agencies and families in developing an appropriate parole and treatment program. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. Incumbents regularly have contact with peers, clients, parents/guardians, juvenile institution staff, law enforcement agencies, judges, attorneys, counselors, families contracted vendors, community resource providers, medical/mental health professionals, residential placement personnel, and other stakeholders. YPC I duties include developing parole case plans, treatment coordination, conducting assessments to identify risk, needs, goals and objectives. YPC I are responsible for secondary supervision of clients while institutionalized and primary supervision to include case plan development as an aftercare component to guide reintegration into the community when paroled. YPC I act as a liaison with a variety of community agencies including neighborhood resource teams, schools, counselors, mentors, employers, treatment professionals, juvenile justice partners, child welfare, and community-based service providers, and residential placements to coordinate the treatment and supervision needs of clients. YPC I are responsible to monitor activities, document all contact involving clients, family and legal interactions within the approved statewide database to include personal, medical, educational, employment, assessment, case plan, criminal record, court report, treatment service, sanctions, and interaction information to report data according to established requirements and timelines. YPC I monitor progress, compliance, behavior and needs of clients with a focus on rehabilitation in accordance with best practices and justice reform efforts. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, social work or closely related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in the criminal justice system to include conducting casework services, making program eligibility determinations, investigating offenders, preparing detailed reports for the purposes of justifying criminal sanctions and/or prosecution, or coordinating with law enforcement agencies, the juvenile justice system, community-based placements, and related State agencies regarding the preparation of parole agreements, placement, program development, obtaining services and the legal process of assigned youth; OR one year of experience as either a Correctional Officer or Forensic Specialist III in Nevada State service; OR two years of experience as either a Group Supervisor II or Parole & Probation Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

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 and 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; prepare file notes, required forms and reports to reflect ward’s progress or violation of stipulated agreements, program rules and regulations and take appropriate action; recommend and facilitate the implementation of the parole plan and submit to supervisor for review.

Meet with assigned youth on a regular basis and conduct unscheduled visits at home, at work, or in school; discuss parole and treatment goals and accomplishments; correct inappropriate behavior or violations; recommend and assist youth in developing objectives to meet parole requirements.

Provide guidance and counsel youth and family regarding rules, appropriate behavior, program opportunities, personal or family problems, emergency situations and medical or psychological needs; make appropriate referrals and encourage behavior modification; chronologically document information received from youth, family, referral services, and State agencies and develop required reports.

Perform enforcement activities regarding parole violations; assist local law enforcement and State agencies; locate, apprehend, transfer, arrest, book and detain youth; appear in court with child when adjudicated and prepare necessary paperwork such as petitions, judge orders, and revocations.

Investigate and make placement decisions regarding interstate compact of juveniles from other states; visit family or relatives and conduct home survey; recommend approval or denial to grant residency in the State.

Appear as an officer of the court at court hearings, set court dates and coordinate with parents and District Attorneys; ensure compliance with court orders including counseling, restitution, community service, and special placement; prepare various court documents and reports including Parole Agreements, Violation Reports, Review Hearing Reports, social histories, dispositional reports, certification reports and termination reports; provide recommendations to court regarding detention, alternative placement, termination and revocation of parole.

Arrange for services to youth and their families to include substance abuse counseling, mental health evaluations, residential placement and/or outpatient treatment; routinely administer urinalysis tests to verify compliance with parole agreements; provide recommendations to supervisor for review.

Incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties described above. This is the entry level in the series and provides for progression to the next level upon satisfactory performance, meeting the minimum qualifications and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: investigative techniques; interviewing techniques; law enforcement principles and practices, casework services and court processes.

Ability to: write concise, logical, grammatically correct reports; speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar; record information quickly and accurately; read and interpret statutes and bureau policy and procedures.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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