Salary: 3663.00 - 4534.00 Monthly
Job Category: Probation
Location: Northern California Inland
Job Type: Full-Time
Close Date: 04/09/2024
The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Intervention Counselor I/II within the Probation Department. Incumbent to this position will be assigned to the Adult Division and will perform initial assessment, assist in developing counseling/treatment plans; provide counseling 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 classification are flexibly staffed, and are normally filled by advancement from the I level if incumbents have met the qualifications and have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at the higher performance level.
Examples of Duties:
- Maintain a caseload of individual clients and client groups, who require intervention, testing, evaluation, counseling and guidance; services may be provided in a facility, school, private home or clinic setting.
- Interview, evaluation and assess individuals and their family members, with problems related to being a victim or witness to a crime or who are identified as “at-risk” to determine client needs; clients may be potentially suicidal or depressed.
- Counsel and advise individuals experiencing problems resulting from being a victim or witness to a crime or who are experiencing difficulty functioning in school due to truancy and/or misbehavior; substance abuse, and/or behavior that may lead or has led to illegal acts to assist clients in identifying and resolving problems.
- Work with client’s family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client.
- Consult with professional staff members as needed regarding appropriate treatment and guidance programs for individuals and groups.