Major: Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice
Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, counseling, or criminal justice from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience; or Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of juvenile laws, statutory guidelines, procedures, and requirements, and social agencies and community resources relevant to the program and client needs - Considerable knowledge of adolescent development and family, group, and juvenile delinquency dynamics and intervention techniques - Thorough knowledge of a wide range of behavioral, socioeconomic, and psychosocial problems and their treatment - Skill in establishing rapport with juveniles and families and in assessing juvenile/family strengths and dysfunctions, and an understanding of the psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects that contribute to these issues - Skilled in crisis intervention and the application of counseling techniques and principles - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with juveniles and families, as well as civic, legal, social organizations, school, and Court personnel - Ability to impartially analyze information, communicate clearly and concisely, and plan and execute work to effectively manage workload